N4-hydroxycytidine and derivatives and anti-viral uses related thereto

ABSTRACT

This disclosure relates to certain N4-hydroxycytidine derivatives, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods related thereto. In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to the treatment or prophylaxis of human coronavirus 2019-nCoV.

CROSSREFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS

This application claims the benefit of priority to U.S. ProvisionalApplication Nos. 62/971,559, filed Feb. 7, 2020, 62/988,133, filed Mar.11, 2020, 62/994,604, filed Mar. 25, 2020, and 63/006,625, filed Apr. 7,2020, each of which are incorporated by reference herein in theirentireties.

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

This invention was made with government support under grant nos.HDTRA1-13-C-0072 and HDTRA1-15-C-0075 awarded by the Department ofDefense and grant nos. HHSN272201500008C and 75N93019C00058 awarded byNational Institutes of Health. The government has certain rights in theinvention.

FIELD

This disclosure relates to N4-hydroxycytidine nucleoside andderivatives, as well as compositions and methods related thereto. Incertain embodiments, the disclosure relates to the treatment orprophylaxis of viral infections, in particular, 2019-nCoV.

BACKGROUND

Coronaviruses are enveloped positive-sense RNA viruses that cause alarge percentage of respiratory illness in humans. The two previouscoronaviruses to emerge and cause human illness were SARS and MERS.There were more than 8,000 human cases of SARS with 774 deaths. Since2012, there have been more than 2,500 cases of MERS with 919 deaths. In2019, a new coronavirus, 2019-nCoV and now known as SARS-CoV-2, wasdiscovered in humans in Wuhan, China. Reports from early February 2020indicate more than 28,000 people have been infected with the novelcoronavirus, with more than 560 deaths documented. In addition,human-to-human transmission of 2019-nCov has been documented. Analysisof a single completed full-genome sequence revealed 2019-nCov belongs tobetacoronavirus but is divergent from SARS and MERS. The 2019-nCoV is ahighly pathogenic human pathogen that relatively little is known about.SARS-CoV-2/2019-nCoV, causes disease referred to as COVID-19. COVID-19can include severe respiratory disease in humans and appears to alsocause neurological disease that includes dizziness, impairedconsciousness, acute cerebrovascular disease, epilepsy, hyposmia,hypopsia, and neuralgia (medRxiv, 2020, 1-26). SARS-CoV-2 entry into theCNS may be promoted through viral interaction with ACE2 receptors afterdissemination of the virus in the systemic circulation or across thecribriform plate. Additional studies are needed to further characterizethe virus and to identify ways to prevent and treat disease.

Stuyver et al. report β-D-N(4)-hydroxycytidine (NHC) was found to haveantipestivirus and antihepacivirus activities. Antimicrob AgentsChemother, 2003, 47(1):244-54. Constantini et al. report evaluations onthe efficacy of 2′-C-MeC, 2′-F-2′-C-MeC, and NHC on Norwalk virus. Seealso Purohit et al., J Med Chem, 2012, 55(22):9988-9997; Ivanov et al.,Collection of Czechoslovak Chem Commun, 2006, 71(7):1099-1106; and Foxet al., JACS, 1959, 81:178-87. What are needed are new compounds andtreatments for viral infections. The compounds and methods disclosedherein addressed these needs.

SUMMARY

This disclosure relates to certain N4-hydroxycytidine and derivatives,combinations, pharmaceutical compositions, and methods related thereto.In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound havingFormula I,

or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, derivative, or prodrug thereof,as defined herein.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure contemplates derivatives ofcompounds disclosed herein, such as those containing one or more, thesame or different, substituents.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure contemplates pharmaceuticalcompositions comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and acompound disclosed herein. In certain embodiments, the pharmaceuticalcomposition is in the form of a tablet, capsule, pill, or aqueousbuffer, such as a saline or phosphate buffer.

In certain embodiments, the disclosed pharmaceutical compositions cancomprise a compound disclosed herein and a propellant. In certainembodiments, the propellant is an aerosolizing propellant such ascompressed air, ethanol, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide,hydrofluoroalkanes (HFAs), 1,1,1,2,-tetrafluoroethane,1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane, or combinations thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure contemplates a pressurized orunpressurized container comprising a compound or pharmaceuticalcomposition as described herein. In certain embodiments, the containeris a manual pump spray, inhaler, meter-dosed inhaler, dry powderinhaler, nebulizer, vibrating mesh nebulizer, jet nebulizer, orultrasonic wave nebulizer.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of increasingbioavailability for treating or preventing a viral infection comprisingadministering an effective amount of a compound or pharmaceuticalcomposition disclosed herein to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the viral infection is a human coronavirus,SARS, MERS, or 2019-nCoV infection.

In certain embodiments, the compound or pharmaceutical composition isadministered orally, intravenously, or through the lungs, i.e.,pulmonary administration.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to the use of a compoundas described herein in the production of a medicament for the treatmentor prevention of a viral infection, such as 2019-nCoV virus infection.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to method of makingcompounds disclosed herein by mixing starting materials and reagentsdisclosed herein under conditions such that the compounds are formed.The compounds made by the methods disclosed can be used to treat orprevent COVID-19 caused by 2019-nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 as disclosed herein.

Additional advantages will be set forth in part in the description thatfollows, and in part will be obvious from the description, or may belearned by practice of the aspects described below. The advantagesdescribed below will be realized and attained by means of the elementsand combinations particularly pointed out in the appended claims. It isto be understood that both the foregoing general description and thefollowing detailed description are exemplary and explanatory only andare not restrictive.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE FIGURES

The accompanying figures, which are incorporated in and constitute apart of this specification, illustrate several aspects described below.

FIG. 1 is a scheme illustrating the preparation ofβ-D-N-hydroxycytidine. The steps of the synthesis are a.)tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride, 4-dimethylaminopyridine,diisopropylethylamine, dichloromethane; b.) (2,4,6-iPr)PhSO₂Cl,diisopropylethylamine, 4-dimethylaminopyridine, dichloromethane; c.)NH₂OH—HCl, diisopropylethylamine, dichloromethane; d.) F-source; and e.)aq NH₂OH, AcOH, 50° C.

FIG. 2 illustrates certain exemplary compounds.

FIG. 3 illustrates certain exemplary compounds.

FIG. 4 shows mean plasma concentrations and pharmacokinetic parametersfrom mice treated with an exemplary compound.

FIG. 5 shows nucleoside accumulation in mouse organs in mice treatedwith an exemplary compound.

FIG. 6 shows triphosphate accumulation in mouse organs in mice treatedwith an exemplary compound.

FIG. 7 shows the N4-hydroxycytidine nucleoside tissue concentrationsfrom a cynomolgus macaque orally administered EIDD-1931 (100 mg/kg).

FIG. 8 shows the N4-hydroxycytidine nucleoside tissue concentrationsfrom a cynomolgus macaque intravenously administered EIDD-1931 (10mg/kg).

FIG. 9 shows the structure of compounds orally administered tocynomolgus macaques.

FIG. 10 shows the mean N4-hydroxycytidine nucleoside plasmaconcentrations from cynomolgus macaques orally administered with anester derivative.

FIG. 11 shows the mean maximum concentration of N4-hydroxycytidinenucleoside in plasma from cynomolgus macaques orally administered withan ester derivative.

FIG. 12 shows the effect of EIDD-2801 prophylactic treatment on lungviral titers of SARS infected mice.

FIG. 13 shows the effect of EIDD-2801 time of treatment on lunghemorrhage scores of SARS infected mice.

FIG. 14 shows the effect of EIDD-2801 time of treatment on lung viraltiters of SARS infected mice.

FIG. 15 shows the effect of EIDD-2801 treatment on lung hemorrhagescores of MERS infected mice.

FIG. 16 shows the arithmetic mean plasma concentrations of EIDD-1931(50-1600 mg EIDD-2801 single ascending doses).

FIG. 17 shows the arithmetic mean plasma concentrations of EIDD-1931(50-800 mg EIDD-2801 twice-daily multiple ascending doses) on Day 1(top) and Day 6 (bottom).

FIG. 18 shows the arithmetic mean plasma concentration of EIDD-1931(food effect).

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

Before the present disclosure is described in greater detail, it is tobe understood that this disclosure is not limited to particularembodiments described, and as such may, of course, vary. It is also tobe understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose ofdescribing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to belimiting, since the scope of the present disclosure will be limited onlyby the appended claims.

Unless defined otherwise, all technical and scientific terms used hereinhave the same meaning as commonly understood by one of ordinary skill inthe art to which this disclosure belongs. Although any methods andmaterials similar or equivalent to those described herein can also beused in the practice or testing of the present disclosure, the preferredmethods and materials are now described.

All publications and patents cited in this specification are hereinincorporated by reference as if each individual publication or patentwere specifically and individually indicated to be incorporated byreference and are incorporated herein by reference to disclose anddescribe the methods and/or materials in connection with which thepublications are cited. The citation of any publication is for itsdisclosure prior to the filing date and should not be construed as anadmission that the present disclosure is not entitled to antedate suchpublication by virtue of prior disclosure. Further, the dates ofpublication provided could be different from the actual publicationdates that may need to be independently confirmed.

As will be apparent to those of skill in the art upon reading thisdisclosure, each of the individual embodiments described and illustratedherein has discrete components and features, which may be readilyseparated from or combined with the features of any of the other severalembodiments without departing from the scope or spirit of the presentdisclosure. Any recited method can be carried out in the order of eventsrecited or in any other order that is logically possible.

Embodiments of the present disclosure will employ, unless otherwiseindicated, techniques of medicine, organic chemistry, biochemistry,molecular biology, pharmacology, and the like, which are within theskill of the art. Such techniques are explained fully in the literature.

In certain embodiments, a pharmaceutical agent, which may be in the formof a salt or prodrug, is administered in methods disclosed herein thatis specified by a weight. This refers to the weight of the recitedcompound. If in the form of a salt or prodrug, then the weight is themolar equivalent of the corresponding salt or prodrug.

It must be noted that, as used in the specification and the appendedclaims, the singular forms “a,” “an,” and “the” include plural referentsunless the context clearly dictates otherwise.

“Subject” refers any animal, preferably a human patient, livestock, ordomestic pet.

As used herein, the terms “prevent” and “preventing” include theprevention of the recurrence, spread or onset. It is not intended thatthe present disclosure be limited to complete prevention. In someembodiments, the onset is delayed, or the severity of the disease isreduced.

As used herein, the terms “treat” and “treating” are not limited to thecase where the subject (e.g., patient) is cured and the disease iseradicated. Rather, embodiments, of the present disclosure alsocontemplate treatment that merely reduces symptoms, and/or delaysdisease progression.

As used herein, the term “combination with” when used to describeadministration with an additional treatment means that the agent can beadministered prior to, together with, or after the additional treatment,or a combination thereof.

As used herein, “alkyl” means a straight or branched chain saturatedhydrocarbon moieties such as those containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms.A “higher alkyl” refers to saturated hydrocarbon having 11 or morecarbon atoms. A “C₆-C₁₆” refers to an alkyl containing 6 to 16 carbonatoms. Likewise, a “C₆-C₂₂” refers to an alkyl containing 6 to 22 carbonatoms. Representative saturated straight chain alkyls include methyl,ethyl, n-propyl, n-butyl, n-pentyl, n-hexyl, n-septyl, n-octyl, n-nonyl,and the like; while saturated branched alkyls include isopropyl,sec-butyl, isobutyl, tert-butyl, isopentyl, and the like.

As used herein, the term “akenyl” refers to unsaturated, straight orbranched hydrocarbon moieties containing a double bond. Unless otherwisespecified, C₂-C₂₄ (e.g., C₂-C₂₂, C₂-C₂₀, C₂-C₁₈, C₂-C₁₆, C₂-C₁₄, C₂-C₁₂,C₂-C₁₀, C₂-C₈, C₂-C₆, or C₂-C₄) alkenyl groups are intended. Alkenylgroups may contain more than one unsaturated bond. Examples includeethenyl, 1-propenyl, 2-propenyl, 1-methylethenyl, 1-butenyl, 2-butenyl,3-butenyl, 1-methyl-1-propenyl, 2-methyl-1-propenyl,1-methyl-2-propenyl, 2-methyl-2-propenyl, 1-pentenyl, 2-pentenyl,3-pentenyl, 4-pentenyl, 1-methyl-1-butenyl, 2-methyl-1-butenyl,3-methyl-1-butenyl, 1-methyl-2-butenyl, 2-methyl-2-butenyl,3-methyl-2-butenyl, 1-methyl-3-butenyl, 2-methyl-3-butenyl,3-methyl-3-butenyl, 1,1-dimethyl-2-propenyl, 1,2-dimethyl-1-propenyl,1,2-dimethyl-2-propenyl, 1-ethyl-1-propenyl, 1-ethyl-2-propenyl,1-hexenyl, 2-hexenyl, 3-hexenyl, 4-hexenyl, 5-hexenyl,1-methyl-1-pentenyl, 2-methyl-1-pentenyl, 3-methyl-1-pentenyl,4-methyl-1-pentenyl, 1-methyl-2-pentenyl, 2-methyl-2-pentenyl,3-methyl-2-pentenyl, 4-methyl-2-pentenyl, 1-methyl-3-pentenyl,2-methyl-3-pentenyl, 3-methyl-3-pentenyl, 4-methyl-3-pentenyl,1-methyl-4-pentenyl, 2-methyl-4-pentenyl, 3-methyl-4-pentenyl,4-methyl-4-pentenyl, 1,1-dimethyl-2-butenyl, 1,1-dimethyl-3-butenyl,1,2-dimethyl-1-butenyl, 1,2-dimethyl-2-butenyl, 1,2-dimethyl-3-butenyl,1,3-dimethyl-1-butenyl, 1,3-dimethyl-2-butenyl, 1,3-dimethyl-3-butenyl,2,2-dimethyl-3-butenyl, 2,3-dimethyl-1-butenyl, 2,3-dimethyl-2-butenyl,2,3-dimethyl-3-butenyl, 3,3-dimethyl-1-butenyl, 3,3-dimethyl-2-butenyl,1-ethyl-1-butenyl, 1-ethyl-2-butenyl, 1-ethyl-3-butenyl,2-ethyl-1-butenyl, 2-ethyl-2-butenyl, 2-ethyl-3-butenyl,1,1,2-trimethyl-2-propenyl, 1-ethyl-1-methyl-2-propenyl,1-ethyl-2-methyl-1-propenyl, and 1-ethyl-2-methyl-2-propenyl. The term“vinyl” refers to a group having the structure —CH═CH₂; 1-propenylrefers to a group with the structure-CH═CH—CH₃; and 2-propenyl refers toa group with the structure —CH₂—CH═CH₂. Asymmetric structures such as(Z¹Z²)C═C(Z³Z⁴) are intended to include both the E and Z isomers. Thiscan be presumed in structural formulae herein wherein an asymmetricalkene is present, or it can be explicitly indicated by the bond symbolC═C.

As used herein, the term “alkynyl” represents straight or branchedhydrocarbon moieties containing a triple bond. Unless otherwisespecified, C₂-C₂₄ (e.g., C₂-C₂₄, C₂-C₂₀, C₂-C₁₈, C₂-C₁₆, C₂-C₁₄, C₂-C₁₂,C₂-C₁₀, C₂-C₈, C₂-C₆, or C₂-C₄) alkynyl groups are intended. Alkynylgroups may contain more than one unsaturated bond. Examples includeC₂-C₆-alkynyl, such as ethynyl, 1-propynyl, 2-propynyl (or propargyl),1-butynyl, 2-butynyl, 3-butynyl, 1-methyl-2-propynyl, 1-pentynyl,2-pentynyl, 3-pentynyl, 4-pentynyl, 3-methyl-1-butynyl,1-methyl-2-butynyl, 1-methyl-3-butynyl, 2-methyl-3-butynyl,1,1-dimethyl-2-propynyl, 1-ethyl-2-propynyl, 1-hexynyl, 2-hexynyl,3-hexynyl, 4-hexynyl, 5-hexynyl, 3-methyl-1-pentynyl,4-methyl-1-pentynyl, 1-methyl-2-pentynyl, 4-methyl-2-pentynyl,1-methyl-3-pentynyl, 2-methyl-3-pentynyl, 1-methyl-4-pentynyl,2-methyl-4-pentynyl, 3-methyl-4-pentynyl, 1,1-dimethyl-2-butynyl,1,1-dimethyl-3-butynyl, 1,2-dimethyl-3-butynyl, 2,2-dimethyl-3-butynyl,3,3-dimethyl-1-butynyl, 1-ethyl-2-butynyl, 1-ethyl-3-butynyl,2-ethyl-3-butynyl, and 1-ethyl-1-methyl-2-propynyl.

Non-aromatic mono or polycyclic alkyls are referred to herein as“carbocycles” or “carbocyclyl” groups. Representative saturatedcarbocycles include cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl,and the like; while unsaturated carbocycles include cyclopentenyl andcyclohexenyl, and the like.

“Heterocarbocycles” or heterocarbocyclyl” groups are carbocycles whichcontain from 1 to 4 heteroatoms independently selected from nitrogen,oxygen and sulfur, which can be saturated or unsaturated (but notaromatic), monocyclic or polycyclic, and wherein the nitrogen and sulfurheteroatoms can be optionally oxidized, and the nitrogen heteroatom canbe optionally quaternized. Heterocarbocycles include morpholinyl,pyrrolidinonyl, pyrrolidinyl, piperidinyl, hydantoinyl, valerolactamyl,oxiranyl, oxetanyl, tetrahydrofuranyl, tetrahydropyranyl,tetrahydropyridinyl, tetrahydroprimidinyl, tetrahydrothiophenyl,tetrahydrothiopyranyl, tetrahydropyrimidinyl, tetrahydrothiophenyl,tetrahydrothiopyranyl, and the like.

The term “aryl” refers to aromatic homocyclic (i.e., hydrocarbon) mono-,bi- or tricyclic ring-containing groups preferably having 6 to 12members such as phenyl, naphthyl, and biphenyl. Phenyl is a preferredaryl group. The term “substituted aryl” refers to aryl groupssubstituted with one or more groups, preferably selected from alkyl,substituted alkyl, alkenyl (optionally substituted), aryl (optionallysubstituted), heterocyclo (optionally substituted), halo, hydroxy,alkoxy (optionally substituted), aryloxy (optionally substituted),alkanoyl (optionally substituted), aroyl, (optionally substituted),alkylester (optionally substituted), arylester (optionally substituted),cyano, nitro, amino, substituted amino, amido, lactam, urea, urethane,sulfonyl, and the like, where optionally one or more pair ofsubstituents together with the atoms to which they are bonded form a 3to 7 member ring.

As used herein, “heteroaryl” or “heteroaromatic” refers an aromaticheterocarbocycle having 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected from nitrogen,oxygen and sulfur, and containing at least 1 carbon atom, including bothmono- and polycyclic ring systems. Polycyclic ring systems can, but arenot required to, contain one or more non-aromatic rings, as long as oneof the rings is aromatic. Representative heteroaryls are furyl,benzofuranyl, thiophenyl, benzothiophenyl, pyrrolyl, indolyl,isoindolyl, azaindolyl, pyridyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, oxazolyl,isooxazolyl, benzoxazolyl, pyrazolyl, imidazolyl, benzimidazolyl,thiazolyl, benzothiazolyl, isothiazolyl, pyridazinyl, pyrimidinyl,pyrazinyl, triazinyl, cinnolinyl, phthalazinyl, and quinazolinyl. It iscontemplated that the use of the term “heteroaryl” includes N-alkylatedderivatives such as a 1-methylimidazol-5-yl substituent.

As used herein, “heterocycle” or “heterocyclyl” refers to mono- andpolycyclic ring systems having 1 to 4 heteroatoms selected fromnitrogen, oxygen and sulfur, and containing at least 1 carbon atom. Themono- and polycyclic ring systems can be aromatic, non-aromatic ormixtures of aromatic and non-aromatic rings. Heterocycle includesheterocarbocycles, heteroaryls, and the like.

“Alkylthio” refers to an alkyl group as defined above with the indicatednumber of carbon atoms attached through a sulfur bridge. An example ofan alkylthio is methylthio, (i.e., —S—CH₃).

“Alkoxy” refers to an alkyl group as defined above with the indicatednumber of carbon atoms attached through an oxygen bridge. Examples ofalkoxy include, but are not limited to, methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy,i-propoxy, n-butoxy, s-butoxy, t-butoxy, n-pentoxy, and s-pentoxy.Preferred alkoxy groups are methoxy, ethoxy, n-propoxy, i-propoxy,n-butoxy, s-butoxy, t-butoxy.

“Alkylamino” refers an alkyl group as defined above with the indicatednumber of carbon atoms attached through an amino bridge. An example ofan alkylamino is methylamino, (i.e., —NH—CH₃).

“Alkanoyl” refers to an alkyl as defined above with the indicated numberof carbon atoms attached through a carbonyl bride (i.e., —(C═O)alkyl).

“Alkylsulfonyl” refers to an alkyl as defined above with the indicatednumber of carbon atoms attached through a sulfonyl bridge (i.e.,—S(═O)₂alkyl) such as mesyl and the like, and “arylsulfonyl” refers toan aryl attached through a sulfonyl bridge (i.e., —S(═O)₂aryl).

“Alkylsulfamoyl” refers to an alkyl as defined above with the indicatednumber of carbon atoms attached through a sulfamoyl bridge (i.e.,—NHS(═O)₂alkyl), and an “arylsulfamoyl” refers to an alkyl attachedthrough a sulfamoyl bridge (i.e., —NHS(═O)₂aryl).

“Alkylsulfinyl” refers to an alkyl as defined above with the indicatednumber of carbon atoms attached through a sulfinyl bridge (i.e.—S(═O)alkyl).

The terms “cycloalkyl” and “cycloalkenyl” refer to mono-, bi-, or trihomocyclic ring groups of 3 to 15 carbon atoms which are, respectively,fully saturated and partially unsaturated. The term “cycloalkenyl”includes bi- and tricyclic ring systems that are not aromatic as a wholebut contain aromatic portions (e.g., fluorene, tetrahydronapthalene,dihydroindene, and the like). The rings of multi-ring cycloalkyl groupscan be either fused, bridged, and/or joined through one or more spirounions. The terms “substituted cycloalkyl” and “substitutedcycloalkenyl” refer, respectively, to cycloalkyl and cycloalkenyl groupssubstituted with one or more groups, preferably selected from aryl,substituted aryl, heterocyclo, substituted heterocyclo, carbocyclo,substituted carbocyclo, halo, hydroxy, alkoxy (optionally substituted),aryloxy (optionally substituted), alkylester (optionally substituted),arylester (optionally substituted), alkanoyl (optionally substituted),aryol (optionally substituted), cyano, nitro, amino, substituted amino,amido, lactam, urea, urethane, sulfonyl, and the like.

The terms “halogen” and “halo” refer to fluorine, chlorine, bromine, andiodine.

The term “substituted” refers to a molecule wherein at least onehydrogen atom is replaced with a substituent. When substituted, one ormore of the groups are “substituents.” The molecule can be multiplysubstituted. In the case of an oxo substituent (“═O”), two hydrogenatoms are replaced. Example substituents within this context can includehalogen, hydroxy, alkyl, alkoxy, nitro, cyano, oxo, carbocyclyl,carbocycloalkyl, heterocarbocyclyl, heterocarbocycloalkyl, aryl,arylalkyl, heteroaryl, heteroarylalkyl, —NR^(a)R^(b), —NRC(═O)R^(b),—NR^(a)C(═O)NR^(a)NR^(b), —NR^(a)C(═O)OR^(b), —NR^(a)SO₂R^(b),—C(═O)R^(a), —C(═O)OR^(a), —C(═O)NR^(a)R^(b), —OC(═O)NR^(a)R^(b),—OR^(a), —SR^(a), —SOR^(a), —S(═O)₂R^(a), —OS(═O)₂R^(a), and—S(═O)₂OR^(a). R^(a) and R^(b) in this context can be the same ordifferent and independently can be hydrogen, halogen hydroxyl, alkyl,alkoxy, alkyl, amino, alkylamino, dialkylamino, carbocyclyl,carbocycloalkyl, heterocarbocyclyl, heterocarbocycloalkyl, aryl,arylalkyl, heteroaryl, or heteroarylalkyl.

The term “optionally substituted,” as used herein, means thatsubstitution with an additional group is optional, and therefore it ispossible for the designated atom to be unsubstituted. Thus, by use ofthe term “optionally substituted,” the disclosure includes exampleswhere the group is substituted and examples where it is not.

Examples of prodrugs that can be used to improve bioavailability includeesters, optionally substituted esters, branched esters, optionallysubstituted branched esters, carbonates, optionally substitutedcarbonates, carbamates, optionally substituted carbamates, thioesters,optionally substituted thioesters, branched thioesters, optionallysubstituted branched thioesters, thiocarbonates, optionally substitutedthiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenylthiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute2-hydroxypropanoate ester, S-thiocarbonate, optionally substitutedS-thiocarbonate, dithiocarbonates, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, thiocarbamates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates,oxymethoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl,oxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,oxymethylthiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, sulfenyl, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl,sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, imidate, optionally substitutedimidate, hydrazonate, optionally substituted hydrazonate, oximyl,optionally substituted oximyl, imidinyl, optionally substitutedimidinyl, imidyl, optionally substituted imidyl, aminal, optionallysubstituted aminal, hemiaminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,acetal, optionally substituted acetal, hemiacetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, carbonimidate, optionally substitutedcarbonimidate, thiocarbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, carbonimidyl, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidate, carbamimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidyl, thioacetal, optionally substitutedthioacetal, S-acyl-2-thioethyl, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters, optionally substitutedbis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters, (acyloxybenzyl)esters, optionally substituted(acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters.

The term “subject” (alternatively “patient” or “participant”, as in aclinical trial participant) as used herein refers to a mammal that hasbeen the object of treatment, observation, or experiment. The mammal maybe male or female. The mammal may be one or more selected from the groupconsisting of humans, bovine (e.g., cows), porcine (e.g., pigs), ovine(e.g., sheep), capra (e.g., goats), equine (e.g., horses), canine (e.g.,domestic dogs), feline (e.g., house cats), Lagomorpha (rabbits), rodents(e.g., rats or mice), Procyon lotor (e.g., raccoons). In particularembodiments, the subject is human.

The term “subject in need thereof” (alternatively “patient in needthereof”) as used herein refers to a subject diagnosed with, orsuspected of having, a viral infection, such as infection by SARS-CoV-2(either symptomatic or asymptomatic); a subject at risk of being exposedto a viral infection, such as at risk of being exposed to a viralinfection, such as infection by SARS-CoV-2 (such as, for example, healthcare workers who may be at risk of exposure to SARS-CoV-2); a subjectexposed to a viral infection, such as infection by SARS-CoV-2 (such ashousehold contacts of COVID-19 patients or asymptomatic patientsinfected with SARS-CoV-2), as defined herein.

For clarity, the terms “2019-nCoV,” “SARS-CoV-2”, “SARS-CoV-2/2019-nCoV”and “2019-nCoV/SARS-CoV-2” are interchangeable and, individually andcollectively, refer to the novel coronavirus discovered in Wuhan, Chinain 2019, and variants thereof, including, but not limited to the morevirulent strains that recently appeared in Brasil (known as P.1), theUnited Kingdom (known as 201/501Y.V1, VOC 202012/01, or B.1.1.7) and inSouth Africa (known as 20H/501Y.V2 or B.1.351) as well as furthervariants and lineages that derive therefrom. Certain variants are moreparticularly described in the following references, each of which isincorporated by reference herein in its entirety for its teaching ofviral variants: Horby P, Huntley C, Davies N, et al. NERVTAG note onB.1.1.7 severity. SAGE meeting report. Jan. 21, 2021; Wu K, Werner A P,Moliva J I, et al. mRNA-1273 vaccine induces neutralizing antibodiesagainst spike mutants from global SARS-CoV-2 variants. bioRxiv. PostedJan. 25, 2021; Xie X, Zou J, Fontes-Garfias C R, et al. Neutralizationof N501Y mutant SARS-CoV-2 by BNT162b2 vaccine-elicited sera. bioRiv.Posted Jan. 7, 2021. Greaney A J, Loes A N, Crawford K H D, et al.Comprehensive mapping of mutations to the SARS-CoV-2 receptor-bindingdomain that affect recognition by polyclonal human serum antibodies.bioRxiv. Jan. 4, 2021; Weisblum Y, Schmidt F, Zhang F, et al. Escapefrom neutralizing antibodies by SARS-CoV-2 spike protein variants. eLife2020; 9:e61312; Resende P C, Bezerra J F, de Vasconcelos R H T, at al.Spike E484K mutation in the first SARS-CoV-2 reinfection case confirmedin Brazil, 2020. Jan. 10, 2021.

The term “COVID-19” refers to the disease caused by viral infection bySARS-CoV-2/2019-nCoV.

Those skilled in the art will recognize that certain compounds, and inparticular compounds containing certain heteroatoms and double or triplebonds, can be tautomers, structural isomers that readily interconvert.Thus, tautomeric compounds can be drawn in a number of different waysthat are equivalent. Non-limiting examples of such tautomers includethose exemplified below.

Compounds

In certain embodiments, the pound of Formula I,

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

X is CH₂, CHCH₃, C(CH₃)₂, CHF, CF₂, or CD₂;

Y is N or CR′;

Z is N or CR″;

R′ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, or carbonyl, wherein R′ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;

R″ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, hydroxyl, thiol, or carbonyl, wherein R″ isoptionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;

R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are each independently selected from H,

or together with the oxygen to which each is bound, R¹, R², R³, and R⁵form optionally substituted esters, optionally substituted branchedesters, optionally substituted carbonates, optionally substitutedcarbamates, optionally substituted thioesters, optionally substitutedbranched thioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates, sulfenylthiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substituted 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, N-substituted L-amino acid esters,N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate,sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate, optionally substitutedhydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substitutedimidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal,optionally substituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal,optionally substituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate,optionally substituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substitutedcarbonimidyl, optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionallysubstituted carbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionallysubstituted S-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether,(acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEG ester, PEG carbonate, optionally substitutedbis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters, optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters,or BAB-esters, wherein R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are optionally substitutedwith one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;

Y¹ is O or S;

Y³ is OH or BH₃ ⁻M⁺, where M is Li, Na, K, NH₄, (CH₃CH₂)₃NH,(CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂)₄N;

R⁶ is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, cyano, or lipid, wherein R⁶is optionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;

R⁷ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁷ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;

R⁸ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁸ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;

R⁹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁹ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;

R⁷, R⁸, and R⁹ can form a ring with the α-carbon they are attached toand the amino group attached to the α-carbon;

R⁵ and R⁹ can form a ring with the α-carbon to which they are attached;

R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;

R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl;

R¹² is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹² is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁶;

R¹³ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹³ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁶;

R¹⁴ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁴ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁶;

R¹⁵ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁵ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁶;

R¹⁶ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁶ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁷;

R¹⁷ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; and

Lipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.

In certain embodiments, the lipid is a fatty alcohol, fatty amine, orfatty thiol derived from essential and/or non-essential fatty acids.

In certain embodiments, the lipid is an unsaturated, polyunsaturated,omega unsaturated, or omega polyunsaturated fatty alcohol, fatty amine,or fatty thiol derived from essential and/or non-essential fatty acids.

In certain embodiments, the lipid is a fatty alcohol, fatty amine, orfatty thiol derived from essential and non-essential fatty acids thathave one or more of its carbon units substituted with an oxygen,nitrogen, or sulfur.

In certain embodiments, the lipid is an unsaturated, polyunsaturated,omega unsaturated, or omega polyunsaturated fatty alcohol, fatty amine,or fatty thiol derived from essential and/or non-essential fatty acidsthat have one or more of its carbon units substituted with an oxygen,nitrogen, or sulfur.

In certain embodiments, the lipid is a fatty alcohol, fatty amine, orfatty thiol derived from essential and/or non-essential fatty acids thatis optionally substituted.

In certain embodiments, the lipid is an unsaturated, polyunsaturated,omega unsaturated, or omega polyunsaturated fatty alcohol, fatty amine,or fatty thiol derived from essential and/or non-essential fatty acidsthat is optionally substituted.

In certain embodiments, the lipid is a fatty alcohol, fatty amine, orfatty thiol derived from essential and/or non-essential fatty acids thathave one or more of its carbon units substituted with an oxygen,nitrogen, or sulfur that is optionally substituted.

In certain embodiments, the lipid is an unsaturated, polyunsaturated,omega unsaturated, or omega polyunsaturated fatty alcohol, fatty amine,or fatty thiol derived from essential and/or non-essential fatty acidsthat have one or more of its carbon units substituted with an oxygen,nitrogen, or sulfur that is also optionally substituted.

In certain embodiments, the lipid is hexadecyloxypropyl.

In certain embodiments, the lipid is 2-aminohexadecyloxypropyl.

In certain embodiments, the lipid is 2-aminoarachidyl.

In certain embodiments, the lipid is 2-benzyloxyhexadecyloxypropyl.

In certain embodiments, the lipid is lauryl, myristyl, palmityl,stearyl, arachidyl, behenyl, or lignoceryl.

In certain embodiments, the lipid is a sphingolipid of the formula:

wherein,

R²⁰ of the sphingolipid is hydrogen, alkyl, C(═O)R²¹, C(═O)OR²¹, orC(═O)NHR²¹;

R¹⁹ of the sphingolipid is hydrogen, fluoro, OR²¹, OC(═O)R²¹,OC(═O)OR²¹, or OC(═O)NHR²¹;

R¹⁸ of the sphingolipid is a saturated or unsaturated alkyl chain ofgreater than 6 and less than 22 carbons optionally substituted with oneor more halogen or hydroxy or a structure of the following formula:

wherein n is 8 to 14 or less than or equal to 8 to less than or equal to14, o is 9 to 15 or less than or equal to 9 to less than or equal to 15,the total of m and n is 8 to 14 or less than or equal to 8 to less thanor equal to 14, the total of m and o is 9 to 15 or less than or equal to9 to less than or equal to 15; or

wherein n is 4 to 10 or less than or equal to 4 to less than or equal to10, o is 5 to 11 or less than or equal to 5 to less than or equal to 11,the total of m and n is 4 to 10 or less than or equal to 4 to less thanor equal to 10, and the total of m and o is 5 to 11 or less than orequal to 5 to less than or equal to 11; or

wherein n is 6 to 12 or n is less than or equal to 6 to less than orequal to 12, the total of m and n is 6 to 12 or n is less than or equalto 6 to less than or equal to 12;

R²² of the sphingolipid is OR²¹, OC(═O)R²¹, OC(═O)OR²¹, or OC(═O)NHR²¹;

R²¹ of the sphingolipid is hydrogen, cyano, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl,cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy,aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy,alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino,arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino,cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio,arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio,cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, or lipid; wherein R²¹ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different R²³; and

R²³ of the sphingolipid is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl.

In certain embodiments, R²⁰ of the sphingolipid is H, methyl, ethyl,propyl, n-butyl, isopropyl, 2-butyl, 1-ethylpropyl, 1-propylbutyl,cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, benzyl, or phenyl.

In certain embodiments, the sphingolipid is a sphingolipid of theformula:

wherein,

R²⁰ of the sphingolipid is hydrogen, hydroxy, fluoro, OR²¹, OC(═O)R²¹,OC(═O)OR²¹, or OC(═O)NHR²¹;

R¹⁹ of the sphingolipid is hydrogen, hydroxy, fluoro, OR²¹, OC(═O)R²¹,OC(═O)OR²¹, or OC(═O)NHR²¹;

R¹⁸ of the sphingolipid is a saturated or unsaturated alkyl chain ofgreater than 6 and less than 22 carbons optionally substituted with oneor more halogens or a structure of the following formula:

wherein n is 8 to 14 or less than or equal to 8 to less than or equal to14, the total of m and n is 8 to 14 or less than or equal to 8 to lessthan or equal to 14;

R²¹ of the sphingolipid is hydrogen, cyano, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl,cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy,aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy,alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino,arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino,cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio,arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio,cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, or lipid; wherein R²¹ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different R²³; and

R²³ of the sphingolipid is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, esteryl, formyl,carboxy, carbamoyl, amido, or acyl.

In certain embodiments, R²¹ of the sphingolipid is H, methyl, ethyl,propyl, n-butyl, isopropyl, 2-butyl, 1-ethylpropyl, 1-propylbutyl,cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl, cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, or benzyl.

Suitable sphingolipids include, but are not limited to, sphingosine,ceramide, or sphingomyelin, and 2-aminoalkyl optionally substituted withone or more substituents.

Other suitable sphingolipids include, but are not limited to,2-aminooctadecane-3,5-diol; (2S,3S,5S)-2-aminooctadecane-3,5-diol;(2S,3R,5S)-2-aminooctadecane-3,5-diol;2-(methylamino)octadecane-3,5-diol;(2S,3R,5S)-2-(methylamino)octadecane-3,5-diol;2-(dimethylamino)octadecane-3,5-diol;(2R,3S,5S)-2-(dimethylamino)octadecane-3,5-diol;1-(pyrrolidin-2-yl)hexadecane-1,3-diol;(1S,3S)-1-((S)-pyrrolidin-2-yl)hexadecane-1,3-diol;2-amino-11,11-difluorooctadecane-3,5-diol;(2S,3S,5S)-2-amino-11,11-difluorooctadecane-3,5-diol;11,11-difluoro-2-(methylamino)octadecane-3,5-diol;(2S,3S,5S)-11,11-difluoro-2-(methylamino)octadecane-3,5-diol;N-((2S,3S,5S)-3,5-dihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl)acetamide;N-((2S,3S,5S)-3,5-dihydroxyoctadecan-2-yl)palmitamide;1-(1-aminocyclopropyl)hexadecane-1,3-diol;(1S,3R)-1-(1-aminocyclopropyl)hexadecane-1,3-diol;(1S,3S)-1-(1-aminocyclopropyl)hexadecane-1,3-diol;2-amino-2-methyloctadecane-3,5-diol;(3S,5S)-2-amino-2-methyloctadecane-3,5-diol;(3S,5R)-2-amino-2-methyloctadecane-3,5-diol;(3S,5S)-2-methyl-2-(methylamino)octadecane-3,5-diol;2-amino-5-hydroxy-2-methyloctadecan-3-one;(Z)-2-amino-5-hydroxy-2-methyloctadecan-3-one oxime;(2S,3R,5R)-2-amino-6,6-difluorooctadecane-3,5-diol;(2S,3S,5R)-2-amino-6,6-difluorooctadecane-3,5-diol;(2S,3S,5S)-2-amino-6,6-difluorooctadecane-3,5-diol;(2S,3R,5S)-2-amino-6,6-difluorooctadecane-3,5-diol; and(2S,3S,5S)-2-amino-18,18,18-trifluorooctadecane-3,5-diol, which can beoptionally substituted with one or more substituents.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula I, R¹ is hydrogen,

In exemplified embodiments of Formula I, R′ is methyl, fluoro,hydroxymethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl,trideuteromethyl, thiomethyl, carboxylic acid, formyl, vinyl, orethynyl.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula I, R¹¹ is methyl, fluoro,hydroxymethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl,trideuteromethyl, thiomethyl, carboxylic acid, formyl, vinyl, orethynyl.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula I, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula I, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula I, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula I, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

X is CH₂, CHCH₃, C(CH₃)₂, CHF, CF₂, or CD₂;

Y is N or CR′;

Z is N or CR″;

R′ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, or carbonyl, wherein R′ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;

R″ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, hydroxyl, thiol, or carbonyl, wherein R″ isoptionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;

R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are each independently selected from H,

or together with the oxygen to which each is bound, R¹, R², R³, and R⁵form optionally substituted esters, optionally substituted branchedesters, optionally substituted carbonates, optionally substitutedcarbamates, optionally substituted thioesters, optionally substitutedbranched thioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates, sulfenylthiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-aminoacid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide,optionally substituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate,optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl,optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;

with the proviso that R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are not all H; and

R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are as defined in Formula I.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula II, R′ is methyl, fluoro,hydroxymethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl,trideuteromethyl, thiomethyl, carboxylic acid, formyl, vinyl, orethynyl.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula II, R″ is methyl, fluoro,hydroxymethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl,trideuteromethyl, thiomethyl, carboxylic acid, formyl, vinyl, orethynyl.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula II, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula II, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula II, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula II, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaIII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

X is CH₂, CHCH₃, C(CH₃)₂, CHF, CF₂, or CD₂;

Z is N or CR″;

R″ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, hydroxyl, thiol, or carbonyl, wherein R″ isoptionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;

R¹-R³ and R⁵ are as defined in Formula II, with the proviso that R, R²,R³, and R⁵ are not all H; and

R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are as defined in Formula I and II.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula III, R″ is methyl, fluoro,hydroxymethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl,trideuteromethyl, thiomethyl, carboxylic acid, formyl, vinyl, orethynyl.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula III, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula III, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula III, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula III, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaIV,

or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological salt thereof, wherein

X is CHCH₃, C(CH₃)₂, CHF, CF₂, or CD₂;

R¹-R³ and R⁵ are as defined in Formula II and III, with the proviso thatR¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are not all H; and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are as defined inFormulas I-III.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula IV, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula IV, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula IV, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula IV, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaV,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof,

R¹-R³ and R⁵ are as defined in Formulas II-IV; and

R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are as defined in Formulas I-IV.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula V, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula V, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula V, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula V, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaVI,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

R¹-R³ are as defined in Formulas II-V; and

R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are as defined in Formulas I-V.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VI, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VI, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VI, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VI, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaVIa-f,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof,

wherein R¹-R³ are as defined in Formulas II-VI and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid areas defined in Formulas I-VI.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VIa-f, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl,propyl, isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VIa-f, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl,propyl, isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VIa-f, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl,propyl, isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VIa-f, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl,propyl, isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaVII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

R¹, R², and R⁵ ae as defined in Formulas II-VI and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid areas defined in Formulas I-VI.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VII, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VII, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VII, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VII, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaVIII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

R¹, R³, and R⁵ are as defined in Formulas II-VII and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipidare as defined in Formulas I-VII.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VIII, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VIII, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VIII, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula VIII, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaIX,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

R², R³, and R⁵ ae as defined in Formulas II-VIII and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipidare as defined in Formulas I-VIII.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula IX, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula IX, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula IX, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula IX, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaX,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

R¹ and R⁵ are as defined in Formulas II-IX and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are asdefined in Formulas I-IX.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula X, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula X, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula X, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula X, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaXI,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

R¹ and R³ are as defined in Formulas II-X and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are asdefined in Formulas I-X.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XI, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XI, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XI, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XI, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaXII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

R¹ and R² are as defined in Formulas II-XII and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are asdefined in Formulas I-XI.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XII, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XII, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XII, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XII, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaXIII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

R² and R⁵ are as defined in Formulas II-XII and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are asdefined in Formulas I-XII.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XIII, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XIII, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XIII, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XIII, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaXIV,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

R² and R³ are as defined in Formulas II-XIII and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are asdefined in Formulas I-XIII.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XIV, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XIV, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XIV, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XIV, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaXV,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

R³ and R⁵ are as defined in Formulas II-XIV and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are asdefined in Formulas I-XIV.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XV, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XV, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XV, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XV, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaXVI,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

R² is as defined in Formulas II-XV and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are as definedin Formulas I-XV.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XVI, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XVI, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XVI, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XVI, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaXVII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

R³ is as defined in Formulas II-XVI and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are as definedin Formulas I-XVI.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XVII, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XVII, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XVII, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XVII, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaXVIII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

R¹ is as defined in Formulas II-XVII and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are as definedin Formulas I-XVII.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XVIII, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl,propyl, isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XVIII, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl,propyl, isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XVIII, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl,propyl, isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XVIII, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl,propyl, isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaXIX,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

R⁵ is as defined in Formulas II-XVIII and R⁶-R¹⁷ and lipid are asdefined in Formulas I-XVIII.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XIX, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XIX, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XIX, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XIX, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to a compound of FormulaXX,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein

X is CH₂, CHCH₃, C(CH₃)₂, CHF, CF₂, or CD₂;

Y is N or CR′;

Z is N or CR″;

R′ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, or carbonyl, wherein R′ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;

R″ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, hydroxyl, thiol, or carbonyl, wherein R″ isoptionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;

wherein R¹-R³ and R⁵ are as defined in Formulas II-XIX

with the proviso that R¹, R², R³ and R⁵ are not all H;

and R⁶-R¹⁷ and Lipid are as defined in Formulas I-XIX In exemplifiedembodiments of Formula XX, R⁶ is methyl, ethyl, propyl, isopropyl,butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl, neopentyl,3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XX, R⁷ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XX, R⁸ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In exemplified embodiments of Formula XX, R⁹ is methyl, ethyl, propyl,isopropyl, butyl, s-butyl, t-butyl, pentyl, s-pentyl, t-pentyl,neopentyl, 3-pentyl, hexyl, t-hexyl, 4-septyl, cyclopropyl, cyclobutyl,cyclopentyl, cyclohexyl, phenyl 2,6-dimethylphenyl, isopropoxide,tert-butoxide, N-propylamino, N-isopropylamino, N-tert-butylamino,N,N-dimethylamino, N,N-diethylamino, or N,N-dipropylamino.

In certain embodiments, a compound of Formula XX is not one of thefollowing structures:

In exemplary embodiments, the compound is selected from:

In exemplary embodiments, the compound is selected from:

In exemplary embodiments, the compound is selected from:

In exemplary embodiments, the compound is selected from:

In exemplary embodiments, the compound is selected from:

In exemplary embodiments, the compound is selected from:

In exemplary embodiments, the compound is selected from:

In certain examples, the disclosure relates to compounds of Formula XXI,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein R¹ is H,

and R⁶ is alkyl or carbocyclyl. In particular instances, R⁶ is selectedfrom C₃-C₆ cycloalkyl, C₃-C₇ n-alkyl, and C₃-C₇ branched alkyl. In moreparticular instances, R⁶ is isopropyl.

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In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a viral infection, comprising administering an effectiveamount of a compound or pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein to asubject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a viral infection in the central nervous system (CNS),comprising administering an effective amount of a compound orpharmaceutical composition disclosed herein to a subject in needthereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a coronavirus infection in the CNS, comprising administeringan effective amount of a compound or pharmaceutical compositiondisclosed herein to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a SARS-CoV-2 infection in the CNS, comprising administeringan effective amount of a compound or pharmaceutical compositiondisclosed herein to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a viral infection in the CNS, comprising administering aneffective amount of EIDD-1931 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a coronavirus infection in the CNS, comprising administeringan effective amount of EIDD-1931 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a SARS-CoV-2 infection in the CNS, comprising administeringan effective amount of EIDD-1931 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a viral infection in the CNS comprising administering aneffective amount of EIDD-2801 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a coronavirus infection in the CNS comprising administeringan effective amount of EIDD-2801 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a SARS-CoV-2 infection in the CNS comprising administering aneffective amount of EIDD-2801 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a viral infection in the CNS, comprising administering aneffective amount of EIDD-2801 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a coronavirus infection in the CNS, comprising administeringan effective amount of EIDD-2801 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a SARS-CoV-2 infection in the CNS, comprising administeringan effective amount of EIDD-2801 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a viral infection in the CNS, comprising administering aneffective amount of EIDD-2898 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a coronavirus infection in the CNS, comprising administeringan effective amount of EIDD-2898 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing a SARS-CoV-2 infection in the CNS, comprising administeringan effective amount of EIDD-2898 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a viral infection inthe CNS, comprising administering an effective amount of a compound orpharmaceutical composition disclosed herein to a subject in needthereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a coronavirusinfection in the CNS, comprising administering an effective amount of acompound or pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein to a subject inneed thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a SARS-CoV-2infection in the CNS, comprising administering an effective amount of acompound or pharmaceutical composition disclosed herein to a subject inneed thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a viral infection inthe CNS, comprising administering an effective amount of EIDD-1931 to asubject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a coronavirusinfection in the CNS, comprising administering an effective amount ofEIDD-1931 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a SARS-CoV-2infection in the CNS, comprising administering an effective amount ofEIDD-1931 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a viral infection inthe CNS, comprising administering an effective amount of EIDD-2801 to asubject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a coronavirusinfection in the CNS, comprising administering an effective amount ofEIDD-2801 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a SARS-CoV-2infection in the CNS, comprising administering an effective amount ofEIDD-2801 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a viral infection inthe CNS, comprising administering an effective amount of EIDD-2801 to asubject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a coronavirusinfection in the CNS, comprising administering an effective amount ofEIDD-2801 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a SARS-CoV-2infection in the CNS, comprising administering an effective amount ofEIDD-2801 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a viral infection inthe CNS, comprising administering an effective amount of EIDD-2898 to asubject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a coronavirusinfection in the CNS, comprising administering an effective amount ofEIDD-2898 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the disclosure relates to methods of treating orpreventing neurological signs of disease caused by a SARS-CoV-2infection in the CNS, comprising administering an effective amount ofEIDD-2898 to a subject in need thereof.

In certain embodiments, the compound is administered by inhalationthrough the lungs.

In some embodiments, the subject is at risk of, exhibiting symptoms of,or diagnosed with infection by human coronavirus, SARS coronavirus, MERScoronavirus, or 2019-nCoV.

In certain embodiments, the subject is diagnosed with gastroenteritis,acute respiratory disease, severe acute respiratory syndrome, post-viralfatigue syndrome, viral hemorrhagic fevers, acquired immunodeficiencysyndrome, or hepatitis.

Formulations

In exemplary embodiments, a pharmaceutical composition comprises apharmaceutically acceptable excipient, such as a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier, and an exemplary compound described herein.

In certain exemplary embodiments, the pharmaceutical compositioncomprises, or is in the form of, a pharmaceutically acceptable salt, asgenerally described below. Some, but non-limiting examples of suitablepharmaceutically acceptable organic and/or inorganic acids arehydrochloric acid, hydrobromic acid, sulfuric acid, nitric acid, aceticacid and citric acid, as well as other pharmaceutically acceptable acidsknown per se (for which reference is made to the references referred tobelow).

When the exemplary compounds contain an acidic group as well as a basicgroup, the compounds can form internal salts, which can also be used inthe compositions and methods described herein. When an exemplarycompound contains a hydrogen-donating heteroatom (e.g., NH), salts arecontemplated to cover isomers formed by transfer of said hydrogen atomto a basic group or atom within the molecule.

Pharmaceutically acceptable salts of the exemplary compounds include theacid addition and base salts thereof. Suitable acid addition salts areformed from acids which form non-toxic salts. Examples include theacetate, adipate, aspartate, benzoate, besylate, bicarbonate/carbonate,bisulphate/sulphate, borate, camsylate, citrate, cyclamate, edisylate,esylate, formate, fumarate, gluceptate, gluconate, glucuronate,hexafluorophosphate, hibenzate, hydrochloride/chloride,hydrobromide/bromide, hydroiodide/iodide, isethionate, lactate, malate,maleate, malonate, mesylate, methylsulphate, naphthylate, 2-napsylate,nicotinate, nitrate, orotate, oxalate, palmitate, pamoate,phosphate/hydrogen phosphate/dihydrogen phosphate, pyroglutamate,saccharate, stearate, succinate, tannate, tartrate, tosylate,trifluoroacetate and xinofoate salts. Suitable base salts are formedfrom bases which form non-toxic salts. Examples include the aluminium,arginine, benzathine, calcium, choline, diethylamine, diolamine,glycine, lysine, magnesium, meglumine, olamine, potassium, sodium,tromethamine and zinc salts. Hemisalts of acids and bases can also beformed, for example, hemisulphate and hemicalcium salts. For a review onsuitable salts, see Handbook of Pharmaceutical Salts: Properties,Selection, and Use by Stahl and Wermuth (Wiley-VCH, 2002), incorporatedherein by reference.

Physiologically acceptable salts of the exemplary compounds are thosethat are formed internally in a subject administered compound for thetreatment or prevention of disease. Suitable salts include those oflithium, sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, manganese, bile salts.

The exemplary compounds can be administered in the form of prodrugs. Aprodrug can include a covalently bonded carrier which releases theactive parent drug when administered to a mammalian subject. Prodrugscan be prepared by modifying functional groups present in the compoundsin such a way that the modifications are cleaved, either in routinemanipulation or in vivo, to the parent compounds. Prodrugs include, forexample, compounds wherein a hydroxyl group is bonded to any group that,when administered to a subject, cleaves to form a free hydroxyl group.Examples of prodrugs include, but are not limited to, esters, optionallysubstituted esters, branched esters, optionally substituted branchedesters, carbonates, optionally substituted carbonates, carbamates,optionally substituted carbamates, thioesters, optionally substitutedthioesters, branched thioesters, optionally substituted branchedthioesters, thiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbonates,sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate,dithiocarbonates, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates,thiocarbamates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates,oxymethoxycarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl,oxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,oxymethylthiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, sulfenyl, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl,sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, imidate, optionally substitutedimidate, hydrazonate, optionally substituted hydrazonate, oximyl,optionally substituted oximyl, imidinyl, optionally substitutedimidinyl, imidyl, optionally substituted imidyl, aminal, optionallysubstituted aminal, hemiaminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,acetal, optionally substituted acetal, hemiacetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, carbonimidate, optionally substitutedcarbonimidate, thiocarbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, carbonimidyl, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidate, carbamimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidyl, thioacetal, optionally substitutedthioacetal, S-acyl-2-thioethyl, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters, optionally substitutedbis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters, (acyloxybenzyl)esters, optionally substituted(acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, acetate, formate and benzoatederivatives of alcohol functional groups in the compounds. Methods ofstructuring a compound as prodrugs can be found in the book of Testa andMayer, Hydrolysis in Drug and Prodrug Metabolism, Wiley (2006). Typicalprodrugs form the active metabolite by transformation of the prodrug byhydrolytic enzymes, the hydrolysis of amide, lactams, peptides,carboxylic acid esters, epoxides or the cleavage of esters of inorganicacids.

In exemplary embodiments, the pharmaceutical composition comprises aneffective amount of an exemplary compound and a pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier. Generally, for pharmaceutical use, the compounds canbe formulated as a pharmaceutical preparation comprising at least onecompound and at least one pharmaceutically acceptable carrier, diluentor excipient and/or adjuvant, and optionally one or more furtherpharmaceutically active compounds. The preparations can be prepared in amanner known per se, which usually involves mixing the at least onecompound according to the disclosure with the one or morepharmaceutically acceptable carriers, and, if desired, in combinationwith other pharmaceutical active compounds, when necessary under asepticconditions. Reference is again made to U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,372,778,6,369,086, 6,369,087 and 6,372,733 and the further references mentionedabove, as well as to the standard handbooks, such as the latest editionof Remington's Pharmaceutical Sciences. The disclosed pharmaceuticalcompositions can be in a unit dosage form, and can be suitably packaged,for example in a box, blister, vial, bottle, sachet, ampoule or in anyother suitable single-dose or multi-dose holder or container (which canbe properly labeled); optionally with one or more leaflets containingproduct information and/or instructions for use. Generally, such unitdosages will contain from 1 and 1000 mg, and usually from 5 and 500 mg,of the at least one compound of the disclosure, e.g., about 10, 25, 50,100, 200, 300, 400, 800 mg per unit dosage.

The compounds can be administered by a variety of routes including theoral, ocular, rectal, transdermal, subcutaneous, intravenous,intramuscular or intranasal routes, depending mainly on the specificpreparation used. The compound will generally be administered in an“effective amount”, by which is meant any amount of a compound that,upon suitable administration, is sufficient to achieve the desiredtherapeutic or prophylactic effect in the subject to which it isadministered. Usually, depending on the condition to be prevented ortreated and the route of administration, such an effective amount willusually be from 0.01 to 1000 mg per kilogram body weight of the patientper day, more often from 0.1 and 500 mg, such as from 1 and 250 mg, forexample about 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 150, 200 or 250 mg, per kilogram bodyweight of the patient per day, which can be administered as a singledaily dose, divided over one or more daily doses. The amount(s) to beadministered, the route of administration and the further treatmentregimen can be determined by the treating clinician, depending onfactors such as the age, gender and general condition of the patient andthe nature and severity of the disease/symptoms to be treated. Referenceis again made to U.S. Pat. Nos. 6,372,778, 6,369,086, 6,369,087 and6,372,733 and the further references mentioned above, as well as to thestandard handbooks, such as the latest edition of Remington'sPharmaceutical Sciences.

Depending upon the manner of introduction, the compounds describedherein can be formulated in a variety of ways. Formulations containingone or more compounds can be prepared in various pharmaceutical forms,such as granules, tablets, capsules, suppositories, powders, controlledrelease formulations, suspensions, emulsions, creams, gels, ointments,salves, lotions, or aerosols and the like. In certain embodiments, theformulations are employed in solid dosage forms suitable for simple, andpreferably oral, administration of precise dosages. Solid dosage formsfor oral administration include, but are not limited to, tablets, softor hard gelatin or non-gelatin capsules, and caplets. However, liquiddosage forms, such as solutions, syrups, suspension, shakes, etc. canalso be utilized. In another embodiment, the formulation is administeredtopically. Suitable topical formulations include, but are not limitedto, lotions, ointments, creams, and gels. In one embodiment, the topicalformulation is a gel. In another embodiment, the formulation isadministered intranasally.

Formulations containing one or more of the compounds described hereincan be prepared using a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier composed ofmaterials that are considered safe and effective and can be administeredto an individual without causing undesirable biological side effects orunwanted interactions. The carrier is all components present in thepharmaceutical formulation other than the active ingredient oringredients. As generally used herein “carrier” includes, but is notlimited to, diluents, binders, lubricants, disintegrators, fillers, pHmodifying agents, preservatives, antioxidants, solubility enhancers, andcoating compositions.

Carrier also includes all components of the coating composition, whichcan include plasticizers, pigments, colorants, stabilizing agents, andglidants. Delayed release, extended release, and/or pulsatile releasedosage formulations can be prepared as described in standard referencessuch as “Pharmaceutical dosage form tablets”, eds. Liberman et al. (NewYork, Marcel Dekker, Inc., 1989), “Remington—The science and practice ofpharmacy”, 20th ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins, Baltimore, Md.,2000, and “Pharmaceutical dosage forms and drug delivery systems”, 6thEdition, Ansel et al., (Media, Pa.: Williams and Wilkins, 1995). Thesereferences provide information on carriers, materials, equipment andprocess for preparing tablets and capsules and delayed release dosageforms of tablets, capsules, and granules.

Examples of suitable coating materials include, but are not limited to,cellulose polymers such as cellulose acetate phthalate, hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, hydroxypropyl methylcellulosephthalate and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose acetate succinate; polyvinylacetate phthalate, acrylic acid polymers and copolymers, methacrylicresins that are commercially available under the trade name EUDRAGIT™(Roth Pharma, Westerstadt, Germany), zein, shellac, and polysaccharides.

Additionally, the coating material can contain conventional carrierssuch as plasticizers, pigments, colorants, glidants, stabilizationagents, pore formers, and surfactants.

Optional pharmaceutically acceptable excipients present in thedrug-containing tablets, beads, granules, or particles include, but arenot limited to, diluents, binders, lubricants, disintegrants, colorants,stabilizers, and surfactants. Diluents, also referred to as “fillers,”are typically necessary to increase the bulk of a solid dosage form sothat a practical size is provided for compression of tablets orformation of beads and granules. Suitable diluents include, but are notlimited to, dicalcium phosphate dihydrate, calcium sulfate, lactose,sucrose, mannitol, sorbitol, cellulose, microcrystalline cellulose,kaolin, sodium chloride, dry starch, hydrolyzed starches, pregelatinizedstarch, silicone dioxide, titanium oxide, magnesium aluminum silicate,and powdered sugar.

Binders are used to impart cohesive qualities to a solid dosageformulation, and thus ensure that a tablet or bead or granule remainsintact after the formation of the dosage forms. Suitable bindermaterials include, but are not limited to, starch, pregelatinizedstarch, gelatin, sugars (including sucrose, glucose, dextrose, lactose,and sorbitol), polyethylene glycol, waxes, natural and synthetic gumssuch as acacia, tragacanth, sodium alginate, cellulose, includinghydroxypropylmethylcellulose, hydroxypropylcellulose, ethylcellulose,and veegum, and synthetic polymers such as acrylic acid and methacrylicacid copolymers, methacrylic acid copolymers, methyl methacrylatecopolymers, aminoalkyl methacrylate copolymers, polyacrylicacid/polymethacrylic acid, and polyvinylpyrrolidone.

Lubricants are used to facilitate tablet manufacture. Examples ofsuitable lubricants include, but are not limited to, magnesium stearate,calcium stearate, stearic acid, glycerol behenate, polyethylene glycol,talc, and mineral oil.

Disintegrants are used to facilitate dosage form disintegration or“breakup” after administration, and generally include, but are notlimited to, starch, sodium starch glycolate, sodium carboxymethylstarch, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, hydroxypropyl cellulose,pregelatinized starch, clays, cellulose, alginine, gums, and crosslinked polymers, such as cross-linked PVP (Polyplasdone XL from GAFChemical Corp).

Stabilizers are used to inhibit or retard drug decomposition reactionswhich include, by way of example, oxidative reactions.

Surfactants can be anionic, cationic, amphoteric, or nonionic surfaceactive agents. Suitable anionic surfactants include, but are not limitedto, those containing carboxylate, sulfonate, and sulfate ions. Examplesof anionic surfactants include sodium, potassium, ammonium of long chainalkyl sulfonates and alkyl aryl sulfonates such as sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate; dialkyl sodium sulfosuccinates, such as sodium dodecylbenzenesulfonate; dialkyl sodium sulfosuccinates, such as sodiumbis-(2-ethylthioxyl)-sulfosuccinate; and alkyl sulfates such as sodiumlauryl sulfate. Cationic surfactants include, but are not limited to,quaternary ammonium compounds such as benzalkonium chloride,benzethonium chloride, cetrimonium bromide, stearyl dimethylbenzylammonium chloride, polyoxyethylene and coconut amine. Examples ofnonionic surfactants include ethylene glycol monostearate, propyleneglycol myristate, glyceryl monostearate, glyceryl stearate,polyglyceryl-4-oleate, sorbitan acylate, sucrose acylate, PEG-150laurate, PEG-400 monolaurate, polyoxyethylene monolaurate, polysorbates,polyoxyethylene octylphenylether, PEG-1000 cetyl ether, polyoxyethylenetridecyl ether, polypropylene glycol butyl ether, POLOXAMER™ 401,stearoyl monoisopropanolamide, and polyoxyethylene hydrogenated tallowamide. Examples of amphoteric surfactants include sodiumN-dodecyl-β-alanine, sodium N-lauryl-β-iminodipropionate,myristoamphoacetate, lauryl betaine and lauryl sulfobetaine.

If desired, the tablets, beads, granules, or particles can also containminor amount of nontoxic auxiliary substances such as wetting oremulsifying agents, dyes, pH buffering agents, or preservatives.

The concentration of the exemplary compound to pharmaceuticallyacceptable carrier, excipient and/or other substances can vary fromabout 0.5 to about 100 wt. % (weight percent). For oral use, thepharmaceutical composition can generally contain from about 5 to about100% by weight of the active material. For other uses, thepharmaceutical composition can generally have from about 0.5 to about 50wt. % of the active material.

The compositions described herein can be formulated for modified orcontrolled release. Examples of controlled release dosage forms includeextended release dosage forms, delayed release dosage forms, pulsatilerelease dosage forms, and combinations thereof.

The extended release formulations are generally prepared as diffusion orosmotic systems, for example, as described in “Remington—The science andpractice of pharmacy” (20th ed., Lippincott Williams & Wilkins,Baltimore, Md., 2000). A diffusion system typically consists of twotypes of devices, a reservoir and a matrix, and is well known anddescribed in the art. The matrix devices are generally prepared bycompressing the drug with a slowly dissolving polymer carrier into atablet form. The three major types of materials used in the preparationof matrix devices are insoluble plastics, hydrophilic polymers, andfatty compounds. Plastic matrices include, but are not limited to,methyl acrylate-methyl methacrylate, polyvinyl chloride, andpolyethylene. Hydrophilic polymers include, but are not limited to,cellulosic polymers such as methyl and ethyl cellulose,hydroxyalkylcelluloses such as hydroxypropyl-cellulose,hydroxypropylmethylcellulose, sodium carboxymethylcellulose, andCARBOPOL™ 934, polyethylene oxides and mixtures thereof. Fatty compoundsinclude, but are not limited to, various waxes, such as carnauba wax andglyceryl tristearate, and wax-type substances including hydrogenatedcastor oil, hydrogenated vegetable oil, or mixtures thereof.

In certain preferred embodiments, the plastic material is apharmaceutically acceptable acrylic polymer, including but not limitedto, acrylic acid and methacrylic acid copolymers, methyl methacrylate,methyl methacrylate copolymers, ethoxyethyl methacrylates, cyanoethylmethacrylate, aminoalkyl methacrylate copolymer, poly(acrylic acid),poly(methacrylic acid), methacrylic acid alkylamine copolymerpoly(methyl methacrylate), poly(methacrylic acid)(anhydride),polymethacrylate, polyacrylamide, poly(methacrylic acid anhydride), andglycidyl methacrylate copolymers.

In certain preferred embodiments, the acrylic polymer is comprised ofone or more ammonio methacrylate copolymers. Ammonio methacrylatecopolymers are well known in the art and are described in NF XVII asfully polymerized copolymers of acrylic and methacrylic acid esters witha low content of quaternary ammonium groups.

In one preferred embodiment, the acrylic polymer is an acrylic resinlacquer such as that which is commercially available from Rohm Pharmaunder the trade name EUDRAGIT™. In further preferred embodiments, theacrylic polymer comprises a mixture of two acrylic resin lacquerscommercially available from Rohm Pharma under the trade names EUDRAGI™RL30D and EUDRAGI™ RS30D, respectively. EUDRAGI™ RL30D and EUDRAGI™RS30D are copolymers of acrylic and methacrylic esters with a lowcontent of quaternary ammonium groups, the molar ratio of ammoniumgroups to the remaining neutral (meth)acrylic esters being 1:20 inEUDRAGI™ RL30D and 1:40 in EUDRAGI™ RS30D. The mean molecular weight isabout 150,000. EUDRAGI™ S-100 and EUDRAGI™ L-100 are also preferred. Thecode designations RL (high permeability) and RS (low permeability) referto the permeability properties of these agents. EUDRAGI™ RL/RS mixturesare insoluble in water and in digestive fluids. However,multiparticulate systems formed to include the same are swellable andpermeable in aqueous solutions and digestive fluids.

The polymers described above such as EUDRAGI™ RL/RS can be mixedtogether in any desired ratio in order to ultimately obtain asustained-release formulation having a desirable dissolution profile.Desirable sustained-release multiparticulate systems can be obtained,for instance, from 100% EUDRAGI™ RL, 50% EUDRAGI™ RL and 50% EUDRAGI™RS, and 10% EUDRAGI™ RL and 90% EUDRAGI™ RS. One skilled in the art willrecognize that other acrylic polymers can also be used, such as, forexample, EUDRAGI™ L.

Alternatively, extended release formulations can be prepared usingosmotic systems or by applying a semi-permeable coating to the dosageform. In the latter case, the desired drug release profile can beachieved by combining low permeable and high permeable coating materialsin suitable proportion.

The devices with different drug release mechanisms described above canbe combined in a final dosage form comprising single or multiple units.Examples of multiple units include, but are not limited to, multilayertablets and capsules containing tablets, beads, or granules, etc. Animmediate release portion can be added to the extended release system bymeans of either applying an immediate release layer on top of theextended release core using a coating or compression process or in amultiple unit system, such as a capsule containing extended andimmediate release beads.

Extended release tablets containing hydrophilic polymers are prepared bytechniques commonly known in the art such as direct compression, wetgranulation, or dry granulation processes. Their formulations usuallyincorporate polymers, diluents, binders, and lubricants as well as theactive pharmaceutical ingredient. The usual diluents include inertpowdered substances such as starches, powdered cellulose, especiallycrystalline and microcrystalline cellulose, sugars such as fructose,mannitol and sucrose, grain flours, and similar edible powders. Typicaldiluents include, for example, various types of starch, lactose,mannitol, kaolin, calcium phosphate or sulfate, inorganic salts such assodium chloride and powdered sugar. Powdered cellulose derivatives arealso useful. Typical tablet binders include substances such as starch,gelatin and sugars such as lactose, fructose, and glucose. Natural andsynthetic gums, including acacia, alginates, methylcellulose, andpolyvinylpyrrolidone can also be used. Polyethylene glycol, hydrophilicpolymers, ethylcellulose and waxes can also serve as binders. Alubricant is necessary in a tablet formulation to prevent the tablet andpunches from sticking in the die. The lubricant is chosen from suchslippery solids as talc, magnesium stearate, calcium stearate, stearicacid, and hydrogenated vegetable oils.

Extended release tablets containing wax materials are generally preparedusing methods known in the art such as a direct blend method, acongealing method, and an aqueous dispersion method. In the congealingmethod, the drug is mixed with a wax material and either spray-congealedor congealed and screened and processed.

Delayed release formulations are created by coating a solid dosage formwith a polymer film, which is insoluble in the acidic environment of thestomach, and soluble in the neutral environment of the small intestine.

The delayed release dosage units can be prepared, for example, bycoating a drug or a drug-containing composition with a selected coatingmaterial. The drug-containing composition can be, e.g., a tablet forincorporation into a capsule, a tablet for use as an inner core in a“coated core” dosage form, or a plurality of drug-containing beads,particles or granules, for incorporation into either a tablet orcapsule. Preferred coating materials include bioerodible, graduallyhydrolyzable, gradually water-soluble, and/or enzymatically degradablepolymers, and can be conventional “enteric” polymers. Enteric polymers,as will be appreciated by those skilled in the art, become soluble inthe higher pH environment of the lower gastrointestinal tract or slowlyerode as the dosage form passes through the gastrointestinal tract,while enzymatically degradable polymers are degraded by bacterialenzymes present in the lower gastrointestinal tract, particularly in thecolon. Suitable coating materials for effecting delayed release include,but are not limited to, cellulosic polymers such as hydroxypropylcellulose, hydroxyethyl cellulose, hydroxymethyl cellulose,hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose, hydroxypropyl methyl cellulose acetatesuccinate, hydroxypropylmethyl cellulose phthalate, methylcellulose,ethyl cellulose, cellulose acetate, cellulose acetate phthalate,cellulose acetate trimellitate and carboxymethylcellulose sodium;acrylic acid polymers and copolymers, preferably formed from acrylicacid, methacrylic acid, methyl acrylate, ethyl acrylate, methylmethacrylate and/or ethyl methacrylate, and other methacrylic resinsthat are commercially available under the trade name EUDRAGI™ (RohmPharma; Westerstadt, Germany), including EUDRAGI™ L30D-55 and L100-55(soluble at pH 5.5 and above), EUDRAGI™ L-100 (soluble at pH 6.0 andabove), EUDRAGI™ S (soluble at pH 7.0 and above, as a result of a higherdegree of esterification), and EUDRAG™ NE, RL and RS (water-insolublepolymers having different degrees of permeability and expandability);vinyl polymers and copolymers such as polyvinyl pyrrolidone, vinylacetate, vinylacetate phthalate, vinylacetate crotonic acid copolymer,and ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer; enzymatically degradable polymerssuch as azo polymers, pectin, chitosan, amylose and guar gum; zein; andshellac. Combinations of different coating materials can also be used.Multi-layer coatings using different polymers can also be applied.

The preferred coating weights for particular coating materials can bereadily determined by those skilled in the art by evaluating individualrelease profiles for tablets, beads and granules prepared with differentquantities of various coating materials. It is the combination ofmaterials, method, and form of application that produce the desiredrelease characteristics, which one can determine only from the clinicalstudies.

The coating composition can include conventional additives, such asplasticizers, pigments, colorants, stabilizing agents, glidants, etc. Aplasticizer is normally present to reduce the fragility of the coatingand will generally represent about 10 wt. % to 50 wt. % relative to thedry weight of the polymer. Examples of typical plasticizers includepolyethylene glycol, propylene glycol, triacetin, dimethyl phthalate,diethyl phthalate, dibutyl phthalate, dibutyl sebacate, triethylcitrate, tributyl citrate, triethyl acetyl citrate, castor oil, andacetylated monoglycerides. A stabilizing agent is preferably used tostabilize particles in the dispersion. Typical stabilizing agents arenonionic emulsifiers such as sorbitan esters, polysorbates, andpolyvinylpyrrolidone. Glidants are recommended to reduce stickingeffects during film formation and drying and will generally representapproximately 25 wt. % to 100 wt. % of the polymer weight in the coatingsolution. One effective glidant is talc. Other glidants such asmagnesium stearate and glycerol monostearates can also be used. Pigmentssuch as titanium dioxide can also be used. Small quantities of ananti-foaming agent, such as a silicone (e.g., simethicone), can also beadded to the coating composition.

The formulation can provide pulsatile delivery of the one or morecompounds. By “pulsatile” is meant that a plurality of drug doses arereleased at spaced apart intervals of time. Generally, upon ingestion ofthe dosage form, release of the initial dose is substantially immediate,i.e., the first drug release “pulse” occurs within about one hour ofingestion. This initial pulse is followed by a first time interval (lagtime) during which very little or no drug is released from the dosageform, after which a second dose is then released. Similarly, a secondnearly drug release-free interval between the second and third drugrelease pulses can be designed. The duration of the nearly drugrelease-free time interval will vary depending upon the dosage formdesign, e.g., a twice daily dosing profile, a three times daily dosingprofile, etc. For dosage forms providing a twice daily dosage profile,the nearly drug release-free interval has a duration of approximately 3hours to 14 hours between the first and second dose. For dosage formsproviding a three times daily profile, the nearly drug release-freeinterval has a duration of approximately 2 hours to 8 hours between eachof the three doses.

In one embodiment, the pulsatile release profile is achieved with dosageforms that are closed and preferably sealed capsules housing at leasttwo drug-containing “dosage units” wherein each dosage unit within thecapsule provides a different drug release profile. Control of thedelayed release dosage unit(s) is accomplished by a controlled releasepolymer coating on the dosage unit, or by incorporation of the activeagent in a controlled release polymer matrix. Each dosage unit cancomprise a compressed or molded tablet, wherein each tablet within thecapsule provides a different drug release profile. For dosage formsmimicking a twice a day dosing profile, a first tablet releases drugsubstantially immediately following ingestion of the dosage form, whilea second tablet releases drug approximately 3 hours to less than 14hours following ingestion of the dosage form. For dosage forms mimickinga three times daily dosing profile, a first tablet releases drugsubstantially immediately following ingestion of the dosage form, asecond tablet releases drug approximately 3 hours to less than 10 hoursfollowing ingestion of the dosage form, and the third tablet releasesdrug at least 5 hours to approximately 18 hours following ingestion ofthe dosage form. It is possible that the dosage form includes more thanthree tablets. While the dosage form will not generally include morethan a third tablet, dosage forms housing more than three tablets can beutilized.

Alternatively, each dosage unit in the capsule can comprise a pluralityof drug-containing beads, granules or particles. As is known in the art,drug-containing “beads” refer to beads made with drug and one or moreexcipients or polymers. Drug-containing beads can be produced byapplying drug to an inert support, e.g., inert sugar beads coated withdrug or by creating a “core” comprising both drug and one or moreexcipients. As is also known, drug-containing “granules” and “particles”comprise drug particles that can or can not include one or moreadditional excipients or polymers. In contrast to drug-containing beads,granules and particles do not contain an inert support. Granulesgenerally comprise drug particles and require further processing.Generally, particles are smaller than granules, and are not furtherprocessed. Although beads, granules and particles can be formulated toprovide immediate release, beads and granules are generally employed toprovide delayed release.

In one embodiment, the compound is formulated for topicaladministration. Suitable topical dosage forms include lotions, creams,ointments, and gels. A “gel” is a semisolid system containing adispersion of the active agent, i.e., compound, in a liquid vehicle thatis rendered semisolid by the action of a thickening agent or polymericmaterial dissolved or suspended in the liquid vehicle. The liquid caninclude a lipophilic component, an aqueous component or both. Someemulsions can be gels or otherwise include a gel component. Some gels,however, are not emulsions because they do not contain a homogenizedblend of immiscible components. Methods for preparing lotions, creams,ointments, and gels are well known in the art.

Combination Therapies

The compound described herein can be administered adjunctively withother active compounds. These compounds include but are not limited toanalgesics, anti-inflammatory drugs, antipyretics, antidepressants,antiepileptics, antihistamines, antimigraine drugs, antimuscarinics,anxioltyics, sedatives, hypnotics, antipsychotics, bronchodilators,anti-asthma drugs, cardiovascular drugs, corticosteroids, dopaminergics,electrolytes, gastro-intestinal drugs, muscle relaxants, nutritionalagents, vitamins, parasympathomimetics, stimulants, anorectics,anti-narcoleptics, and antiviral agents. In a particular embodiment, theantiviral agent is a non-CNS targeting antiviral compound. “Adjunctiveadministration”, as used herein, means the compound can be administeredin the same dosage form or in separate dosage forms with one or moreother active agents. The additional active agent(s) can be formulatedfor immediate release, controlled release, or combinations thereof.

Specific examples of compounds that can be adjunctively administeredwith the compounds include, but are not limited to, aceclofenac,acetaminophen, adomexetine, almotriptan, alprazolam, amantadine,amcinonide, aminocyclopropane, amitriptyline, amolodipine, amoxapine,amphetamine, aripiprazole, aspirin, atomoxetine, azasetron, azatadine,beclomethasone, benactyzine, benoxaprofen, bermoprofen, betamethasone,bicifadine, bromocriptine, budesonide, buprenorphine, bupropion,buspirone, butorphanol, butriptyline, caffeine, carbamazepine,carbidopa, carfilzomib, carisoprodol, celecoxib, chlordiazepoxide,chlorpromazine, choline salicylate, citalopram, clomipramine,clonazepam, clonidine, clonitazene, clorazepate, clotiazepam,cloxazolam, clozapine, codeine, corticosterone, cortisone,cyclobenzaprine, cyproheptadine, demexiptiline, desipramine,desomorphine, dexamethasone, dexanabinol, dextroamphetamine sulfate,dextromoramide, dextropropoxyphene, dezocine, diazepam, dibenzepin,diclofenac sodium, diflunisal, dihydrocodeine, dihydroergotamine,dihydromorphine, dimetacrine, divalproxex, dizatriptan, dolasetron,donepezil, dothiepin, doxepin, duloxetine, ergotamine, escitalopram,estazolam, ethosuximide, etodolac, femoxetine, fenamates, fenoprofen,fentanyl, fludiazepam, fluoxetine, fluphenazine, flurazepam,flurbiprofen, flutazolam, fluvoxamine, frovatriptan, gabapentin,galantamine, gepirone, ginko bilboa, granisetron, haloperidol, huperzineA, hydrocodone, hydrocortisone, hydromorphone, hydroxyzine, ibuprofen,imipramine, indiplon, indomethacin, indoprofen, iprindole, ipsapirone,ketaserin, ketoprofen, ketorolac, lesopitron, levodopa, lipase,lofepramine, lorazepam, loxapine, maprotiline, mazindol, mefenamic acid,melatonin, melitracen, memantine, meperidine, meprobamate, mesalamine,metapramine, metaxalone, methadone, methadone, methamphetamine,methocarbamol, methyldopa, methylphenidate, methylsalicylate,methysergid(e), metoclopramide, mianserin, mifepristone, milnacipran,minaprine, mirtazapine, moclobemide, modafinil (an anti-narcoleptic),molindone, morphine, morphine hydrochloride, nabumetone, nadolol,naproxen, naratriptan, nefazodone, neurontin, nomifensine,nortriptyline, olanzapine, olsalazine, ondansetron, opipramol,orphenadrine, oxaflozane, oxaprazin, oxazepam, oxitriptan, oxycodone,oxymorphone, pancrelipase, parecoxib, paroxetine, pemoline, pentazocine,pepsin, perphenazine, phenacetin, phendimetrazine, phenmetrazine,phenylbutazone, phenytoin, phosphatidylserine, pimozide, pirlindole,piroxicam, pizotifen, pizotyline, Polygonum cuspidatum, pramipexole,prednisolone, prednisone, pregabalin, propanolol, propizepine,propoxyphene, protriptyline, quazepam, quinupramine, reboxitine,reserpine, risperidone, ritanserin, rivastigmine, rizatriptan,rofecoxib, ropinirole, rotigotine, salsalate, sertraline, sibutramine,sildenafil, sulfasalazine, sulindac, sumatriptan, tacrine, temazepam,tetrabenozine, thiazides, thioridazine, thiothixene, tiapride,tiasipirone, tizanidine, tofenacin, tolmetin, toloxatone, topiramate,tramadol, trazodone, triazolam, trifluoperazine, trimethobenzamide,trimipramine, tropisetron, valdecoxib, valproic acid, venlafaxine,viloxazine, vitamin E, zimeldine, ziprasidone, zolmitriptan, zolpidem,zopiclone, and isomers, salts, and combinations thereof.

In certain embodiments, the exemplary compounds and pharmaceuticalcompositions can be administered in combination with another antiviralagent(s) such as abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, AT-527, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,BCX4430/Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir,darunavir, dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, ocosanol, edoxudine,efavirenz, emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir,favipiravir, fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet,ganciclovir, GS-5734/Remdesivir, ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine,imiquimod, indinavir, inosine, interferon type III, interferon type II,interferon type I, lamivudine, ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride,maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone, nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir,NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir, paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a,penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril, podophyllotoxin, raltegravir,ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir, pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir,sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir, telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovirdisoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex, tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir,tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir, valganciclovir, vicriviroc,vidarabine, viramidine zalcitabine, zanamivir, or zidovudine, andcombinations thereof.

In certain embodiments, the exemplary compounds and pharmaceuticalcompositions can be administered in combination with another agent(s)such as chloroquine, chloroquine phosphate, hydroxychloroquine,hydroxychloroquine sulfate, Ampligen, APN01, Ganovo, IFX-1, BXT-25,CYNK-001, Tocilizumab, Leronlimab, Ii-key, COVID-19 S-Trimer,Camrelizumab, thymosin, Brilacidin, INO-4800, Prezcobix, cobicistat,mRNA-1273, Arbidol, umifenovir, REGN3048, REGN3051, TNX-1800,fingolimod, methylprednisolone, nitazoxanide, benzopurpin B, C-467929,C-473872, NSC-306711, N-65828, C-21, CGP-42112A, L-163491,xanthoangelol, or bevacizumab, and combinations thereof.

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EIDD-1931 and prodrugs thereof, e.g., EIDD-2801, can be administered incombination with, or formulated with, another antiviral agent(s) suchas:

-   -   Nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NRTIs)    -   Non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors (NNRTIs)    -   Protease inhibitors (PIs)    -   Integrase inhibitors (INSTIs)    -   Fusion inhibitors (FIs)    -   Chemokine receptor antagonists    -   Entry inhibitors.

Specific examples of agents include abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir,adefovir, amantadine, amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, AT-527, atazanavir,atripla, balapiravir, BCX4430/Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir,combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir, dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine,docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz, emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir,famciclovir, favipiravir, fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet,fosfonet, ganciclovir, GS-5734/remdesivir, ibacitabine, imunovir,idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine, interferon type III,interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine, ledipasvir,lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone, CD24Fc,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine zalcitabine,zanamivir, zidovudine, or chloroquine, chloroquine phosphate,hydroxychloroquine, hydroxychloroquine sulfate, Ampligen, APN01, Ganovo,IFX-1, BXT-25, CYNK-001, Tocilizumab, Leronlimab, Ii-key, COVID-19S-Trimer, Camrelizumab, thymosin, Brilacidin, INO-4800, Prezcobix,cobicistat, mRNA-1273, Arbidol, umifenovir, REGN3048, REGN3051,TNX-1800, fingolimod, methylprednisolone, nitazoxanide, benzopurpin B,C-467929, C-473872, NSC-306711, N-65828, C-21, CGP-42112A, L-163491,xanthoangelol, bevacizumab, polyclonal antibodies derived from patientsand monoclonal antibodies (including those antibodies from patients ofCOVID-19 or monoclonal or polyclonal antibodies that bind SARS-CoV-2),and combinations thereof. In addition, the compounds of this inventioncan be combined with compounds that are favorable to preventing lungdamage associated with COVID-19, including for example anti-IL-6 and TNFinhibitors, specifically including, for example, tocilizumab (Actemra),siltuximab (Sylvant), Tocilizumab, Sarilumab, olokizumab (CDP6038),elsilimomab, BMS-945429 (ALD518), sirukumab (CNTO 136), levilimab(BCD-089), and CPSI-2364 and ALX-0061, ARGX-109, FE301, FM10, infliximab(Remicade), adalimumab (Humira), certolizumab pegol (Cimzia), andgolimumab (Simponi), etanercept (Enbrel), CD24Fc, Thalidomide(Immunoprin) and its derivatives lenalidomide (Revlimid) andpomalidomide (Pomalyst, Imnovid), xanthine derivatives (e.g.,pentoxifylline) and bupropion and 5-HT. agonist hallucinogens including(R)-DOI, TCB-2, LSD, and LA-SS-Az.

In embodiments, the exemplary compounds and pharmaceutical compositionscan be administered in combination with

and derivatives and prodrugs thereof.

In embodiments,

and derivatives and prodrugs thereof, can be administered in combinationwith

and derivatives and prodrugs thereof.

In embodiments,

can be administered in combination with

and derivatives and prodrugs thereof.

In embodiments,

can be administered in combination with

and derivatives and prodrugs thereof.

In embodiments,

can be administered in combination with

and derivatives and prodrugs thereof.

Specific Embodiments

In specific embodiments, disclosed herein is a pharmaceuticalcomposition for the treatment of 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection,comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a compound ofFormula XXI,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein R¹ is H,

where R⁶ is alkyl or carbocyclyl. In some examples, the compound canhave the following structure,

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.

In another aspect, disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition for thetreatment of 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising apharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a compound of Formula I,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, whereinX is CH₂, CHCH₃, C(CH₃)₂, CHF, CF₂, or CD₂;

Y is N or CR′; Z is N or CR″;

R′ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, or carbonyl, wherein R′ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R″ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, hydroxyl, thiol, or carbonyl, wherein R″ isoptionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are each independently selected from H, or togetherwith the oxygen to which they are attached form optionally substitutedesters, optionally substituted branched esters, optionally substitutedcarbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substitutedthioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester,optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitutedS-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted thiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl,heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy,heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy,cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl,heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy,heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy,cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.

In some examples, R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ can be each independently selectedfrom H,

Y¹ is O or S;

Y³ is OH or BH₃ ⁻M⁺, where M is Li, Na, KNH₄ (CH₃CH₂)₃NH,(CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂)₄N;R⁶ is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, cyano, or lipid, wherein R⁶is optionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁷ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁷ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁸ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁸ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁹ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁷, R⁸, and R⁹ can form a ring with the α-carbon they are attached toand the amino group attached to the α-carbon; andR⁸ and R⁹ can form a ring with the α-carbon to which they are attached.In other examples, R¹ is hydrogen,

In some examples, R¹ is methyl, fluoro, hydroxymethyl, fluoromethyl,difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, trideuteromethyl, thiomethyl,carboxylic acid, formyl, vinyl, or ethynyl. In some examples, R″ ismethyl, fluoro, hydroxymethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl,trifluoromethyl, trideuteromethyl, thiomethyl, carboxylic acid, formyl,vinyl, or ethynyl. In some examples, the compound is selected from thefollowing:

In some examples, the compound is selected from the following:

In some examples, the compound is selected from the following:

In some examples, the compound is selected from the following:

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, wherein the compound is a compound ofFormula II,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, whereinX is CH₂, CHCH₃, C(CH₃)₂, CHF, CF₂, or CD₂;

Y is Nor CR′; Z is N or CR″;

R′ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, or carbonyl, wherein R′ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R″ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, hydroxyl, thiol, or carbonyl, wherein R″ isoptionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are each independently selected from H, or togetherwith the oxygen to which they are attached form optionally substitutedesters, optionally substituted branched esters, optionally substitutedcarbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substitutedthioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester,optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitutedS-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted thiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;with the proviso that R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are not all H;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.

In some examples, R′ is methyl, fluoro, hydroxymethyl, fluoromethyl,difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, trideuteromethyl, thiomethyl,carboxylic acid, formyl, vinyl, or ethynyl. In other examples, R″ ismethyl, fluoro, hydroxymethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl,trifluoromethyl, trideuteromethyl, thiomethyl, carboxylic acid, formyl,vinyl, or ethynyl.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula III,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, whereinX is CH₂, CHCH₃, C(CH₃)₂, CHF, CF₂, or CD₂;

Z is N or CR″;

R″ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, hydroxyl, thiol, or carbonyl, wherein R″ isoptionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are each independently selected from H, or togetherwith the oxygen to which they are attached form optionally substitutedesters, optionally substituted branched esters, optionally substitutedcarbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substitutedthioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester,optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitutedS-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted thiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;with the proviso that R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are not all H;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein. In some examples, R″ is methyl, fluoro, hydroxymethyl,fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl, trideuteromethyl,thiomethyl, carboxylic acid, formyl, vinyl, or ethynyl.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula IV,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, whereinX is CHCH₃, C(CH₃)₂, CHF, CF₂, or CD₂;R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are each independently selected from H, or togetherwith the oxygen to which they are attached form optionally substitutedesters, optionally substituted branched esters, optionally substitutedcarbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substitutedthioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester,optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitutedS-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted thiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;with the proviso that R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are not all H;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; and Lipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higheralkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethylene glycol, or aryl substitutedwith an alkyl group, or a lipid as described herein.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula V,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, whereinR¹, R², R³, and R⁵ together with the oxygen to which they are attachedform are each independently selected from the following: optionallysubstituted esters, optionally substituted branched esters, optionallysubstituted carbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionallysubstituted thioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters,optionally substituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates,optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionallysubstituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates,optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionally substitutedoxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters,oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acid esters,N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionally substitutedsulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionallysubstituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionallysubstituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl, optionallysubstituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula VI,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, whereinR¹, R², and R³, together with the oxygen to which they are attached, areeach independently selected from the following: optionally substitutedcarbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substitutedthioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester,optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitutedS-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted thiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, N-substituted L-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-aminoacid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy aminoester, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite,sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate, optionallysubstituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl, optionallysubstituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl, optionallysubstituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal, optionallysubstituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal, optionallysubstituted carbonimidate, optionally substituted thiocarbonimidate,optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionally substitutedcarbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl, optionallysubstituted thioacetal, optionally substituted S-acyl-2-thioethyl,(acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEG ester, PEG carbonate,optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters, optionally substituted(acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹, R², and R³ areoptionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein. In some examples, the compound has Formula VIa-f,

In other examples, the compound is selected from the following:

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula VII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, whereinR¹, R², and R⁵, together with the oxygen to which they are attached, areeach independently selected from the following: optionally substitutedesters, optionally substituted branched esters, optionally substitutedcarbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substitutedthioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester,optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitutedS-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted thiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R², and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula VIII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, whereinR¹, R³, and R⁵, together with the oxygen to which they are attached, areeach independently selected from the following: optionally substitutedesters, optionally substituted branched esters, optionally substitutedcarbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substitutedthioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester,optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitutedS-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted thiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula IX,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, whereinR², R³, and R⁵, together with the oxygen to which they are attached, areeach independently selected from the following: optionally substitutedesters, optionally substituted branched esters, optionally substitutedcarbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substitutedthioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester,optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitutedS-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted thiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R²,R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula X,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein—O—R′ and —O—R⁵ are each independently selected from the following:optionally substituted esters, optionally substituted branched esters,optionally substituted carbonates, optionally substituted carbamates,optionally substituted thioesters, optionally substituted branchedthioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates, sulfenylthiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-aminoacid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide,optionally substituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate,optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl,optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula XI,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein—O—R′ and —O—R³ are each independently selected from the following:optionally substituted esters, optionally substituted branched esters,optionally substituted carbonates, optionally substituted carbamates,optionally substituted thioesters, optionally substituted branchedthioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates, sulfenylthiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-aminoacid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide,optionally substituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate,optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl,optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹and R³ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula XII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein—O—R′ and —O—R² are each independently selected from the following:optionally substituted esters, optionally substituted branched esters,optionally substituted carbonates, optionally substituted carbamates,optionally substituted thioesters, optionally substituted branchedthioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates, sulfenylthiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-aminoacid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide,optionally substituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate,optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl,optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹and R² are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; and Lipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higheralkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethylene glycol, or aryl substitutedwith an alkyl group, or a lipid as described herein.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula XIII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein—O—R² and —O—R⁵ are each independently selected from the following:optionally substituted esters, optionally substituted branched esters,optionally substituted carbonates, optionally substituted carbamates,optionally substituted thioesters, optionally substituted branchedthioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates, sulfenylthiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-aminoacid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide,optionally substituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate,optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl,optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R²and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; and Lipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higheralkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethylene glycol, or aryl substitutedwith an alkyl group, or a lipid as described herein.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula XIV,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein—O—R² and —O—R³ are each independently selected from the following:optionally substituted esters, optionally substituted branched esters,optionally substituted carbonates, optionally substituted carbamates,optionally substituted thioesters, optionally substituted branchedthioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates, sulfenylthiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-aminoacid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide,optionally substituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate,optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl,optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R²and R³ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula XV,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein—O—R³ and —O—R⁵ are each independently selected from the following:optionally substituted esters, optionally substituted branched esters,optionally substituted carbonates, optionally substituted carbamates,optionally substituted thioesters, optionally substituted branchedthioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates, sulfenylthiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-aminoacid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide,optionally substituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate,optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl,optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R³and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula XVI,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein—O—R² is selected from the following: optionally substituted esters,optionally substituted branched esters, optionally substitutedcarbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substitutedthioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester,optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitutedS-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted thiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R²are optionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula XVII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein—O—R³ is selected from the following: optionally substituted esters,optionally substituted branched esters, optionally substitutedcarbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substitutedthioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester,optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitutedS-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted thiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R³are optionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound of Formula XIX,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein—O—R⁵ is selected from the following: optionally substituted thioesters,optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionally substitutedthiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenylthiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate,optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionally substitutedthiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R⁵are optionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein. In some examples, R⁵ is selected from the following:

R⁶ is hydrogen, C₂-C₇ n-alkyl, optionally substituted C₈ n-alkyl, C₉-C₂₂n-alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, C₃-C₉ cycloalkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ cycloalkyl,optionally substituted C₁₀ cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, —O(C₁-C₆ n-alkyl),—O(optionally substituted C₇ n-alkyl), —O(C₈-C₂₁ n-alkyl), —O(branchedalkyl), carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy,heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, —N(C₂-C₂₁n-alkyl)₂,—N(optionally substituted C₁ alkyl)₂, —NH (optionally substituted C₁alkyl), —NH(C₂-C₆ n-alkyl), —NH (optionally substituted C₇ n-alkyl),—NH(C₈-C₁₅ n-alkyl), —NH (optionally substituted C₁₆ n-alkyl), —NH(C₁₇n-alkyl), —NH (optionally substituted C₁₈ n-alkyl), —NH(C₁₉-C₂₁n-alkyl), —NH (branched alkyl), —N(branched alkyl)₂, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, optionally substituted arylamino, heteroarylamino,heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio,carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio,heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, cyano, orlipid, wherein R⁶ is optionally substituted with one or more, the sameor different, R¹⁰;R⁷ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁷ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁸ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁸ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁹ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁷, R⁸, and R⁹ can form a ring with the α-carbon they are attached toand the amino group attached to the α-carbon; andR⁸ and R⁹ can form a ring with the α-carbon to which they are attached.

In some examples of the compounds disclosed herein, R¹, R², R³, and R⁵are each independently selected from H,

with the proviso that R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are not all H;R⁶ is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, cyano, or lipid, wherein R⁶is optionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁷ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁷ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁸ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁸ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁹ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁷, R⁸, and R⁹ can form a ring with the α-carbon they are attached toand the amino group attached to the α-carbon;R⁸ and R⁹ can form a ring with the α-carbon to which they are attached;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; and Lipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higheralkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethylene glycol, or aryl substitutedwith an alkyl group, or a lipid as described herein.

In other examples of compounds disclosed herein, R¹, R², and R³ are eachindependently selected from the following:

R⁶ is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted aryl, heteroaryl,heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy,heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy,cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, cyano, or lipid, wherein R⁶is optionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;

R⁷ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁷ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁸ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁸ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁹ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁷, R⁸, and R⁹ can form a ring with the α-carbon they are attached toand the amino group attached to the α-carbon;R⁸ and R⁹ can form a ring with the α-carbon to which they are attached;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹;R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.

Also disclosed herein pharmaceutical composition for the treatment ofCOVID-19, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and acompound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.

Further, disclosed are pharmaceutical compositions of compoundsdisclosed herein, further comprising a propellant. The propellant can becompressed air, ethanol, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide,hydrofluoroalkanes (HFA), 1,1,1,2,-tetrafluoroethane,1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane or combinations thereof. A pressurizedcontainer comprising a pharmaceutical composition as disclosed herein isalso disclosed. The container can be a manual pump spray, inhaler,meter-dosed inhaler, dry powder inhaler, nebulizer, vibrating meshnebulizer, jet nebulizer, or ultrasonic wave nebulizer.

Also disclosed herein is a method of treating or preventing2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising administering an effectiveamount of a composition as disclosed herein to a patient in needthereof. The method of treating or preventing 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2infection may comprise administering an effective amount of a compoundhaving the structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, to the patient.

Also disclosed herein is a method of treating or preventing COVID in apatient in need thereof comprising administering an effective amount ofa pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound with the structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, to the patient.

Also disclosed herein is pharmaceutical composition as disclosed hereincomprising a compound with the structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof; a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient or a tautomer thereof,or pharmaceutical salt or physiological salt thereof; further comprisingone or more antiviral agents, such as abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir,adefovir, amantadine, amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir,atripla, balapiravir, BCX4430/Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir,combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir, dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine,docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz, emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir,famciclovir, favipiravir, fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet,fosfonet, ganciclovir, GS-5734/Remdesivir, ibacitabine, imunovir,idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine, interferon type III,interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine, ledipasvir,lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone, nelfinavir,nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir, paritaprevir,peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine zalcitabine,zanamivir, or zidovudine and combinations thereof.

Also disclosed herein is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatmentof 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceuticallyacceptable excipient and a compound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.

Also disclosed herein is a compound for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, wherein the compound is:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.

Also disclosed is a pharmaceutical composition for the treatment ofCOVID-19, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and acompound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.

Also disclosed is a compound for the treatment of COVID-19, wherein thecompound is:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.

Also disclosed is a method of treating a 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection,comprising a administering an effective amount of a compound with thefollowing structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.

Also disclosed herein is a method of treating COVID-19, comprisingadministering an effective amount of a compound with the followingstructure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.

Also disclosed are method of treating or preventing infections caused by2019-nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 comprising administering to a host in need aneffective amount of a compound or composition as disclosed herein. Insome examples, the compound can be

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.

Also disclosed is a method of treating a viral CNS infection in apatient, comprising administering to the patient having the viral CNSinfection an effective amount of a composition or compound as disclosedherein. The viral CNS infection can be 2019-nCoV/SARS-CoV-2.

EXAMPLES

The following examples are set forth below to illustrate thecompositions, methods, and results according to the disclosed subjectmatter. These examples are not intended to be inclusive of all aspectsof the subject matter disclosed herein, but rather to illustraterepresentative methods, compositions, and results. These examples arenot intended to exclude equivalents and variations of the presentinvention, which are apparent to one skilled in the art.

Efforts have been made to ensure accuracy with respect to numbers (e.g.,amounts, temperature, etc.), but some errors and deviations should beaccounted for. Unless indicated otherwise, parts are parts by weight.There are numerous variations and combinations of reaction conditions,e.g., component concentrations, temperatures, pressures, and otherreaction ranges and conditions that can be used to optimize the productpurity and yield obtained from the described process. Only reasonableand routine experimentation will be required to optimize such processconditions.

All chemical reactions were performed in oven-dried glassware under anitrogen atmosphere, except where noted. Chemicals and solvents werereagent-grade and purchased from commercial suppliers (typicallyAldrich, Fisher, Acros, Carbosynth Limited, and Oakwood Chemical) andused as received, excepting where noted. In particular, EIDD-1910,EIDD-1993, and EIDD-2003 were purchased from Carbosynth Limited.Solvents used for reactions (tetrahydrofuran, methanol, acetonitrile,dichloromethane, toluene, pyridine, dimethylformamide) were ≥99.9%anhydrous in all cases. All reactions were followed by thin layerchromatography to completion, unless stated otherwise. Thin layerchromatography analysis was performed on silica gel, using illuminationwith a UV lamp (254 nm) or staining with KMnO₄ and heating. Manual flashcolumn chromatography was performed with 40-60 micron (60 Å particlesize) RediSep R_(f) silica gel, purchased from Teledyne Isco, as thestationary phase. Automated gradient flash column chromatography wasperformed on a Teledyne Isco CombiFlash Companion; normal phaseseparations were performed with pre-packed RediSep R_(f) silica gel asthe stationary phase, and reverse phase separations were performed withpre-packed RediSep R_(f) C₁₈ High Performance Gold stationary phase.Triphosphate purifications were performed using ion-exchangechromatography, with DEAE (diethylaminoethyl) Sephadex A-25 as thestationary phase, and aqueous TEAB (triethylammonium bicarbonate) as themobile phase.

¹H NMR spectra were measured on a Varian 400 MHz instrument, andprocessed using MestReNova software, version 9.0.1. Chemical shifts weremeasured relative to the appropriate solvent peak: CDCl₃ (δ 7.27),dimethylsulfoxide-d₆ (δ 2.50), CD₃OD (δ 3.31), D₂O (δ 4.79). Thefollowing abbreviations were used to describe coupling: s=singlet,d=doublet, t=triplet,q=quartet, p=pentet, m=multiplet, br=broad. ¹³C NMRspectra were measured on a Varian instrument at 100 MHz with chemicalshifts relative to the appropriate solvent peak: CDCl₃ (δ 77.0),dimethylsulfoxide-d₆ (δ 39.5), CD₃OD (δ 49.0). ¹⁹F spectra were measuredon a Varian instrument at 376 MHz, and ³¹P spectra were measured on aVarian instrument at 162 MHz. Chemical shifts for ¹⁹F spectra, ³¹Pspectra, and ¹³C spectra (in D₂O only) were calibrated by MestReNovasoftware using an absolute reference function to the corresponding ¹HNMR spectrum in the same solvent.

Nominal (low resolution) liquid chromatography/mass spectrometry wasperformed using an Agilent 1200 series LC (UV absorption detector at 254nm), using a Zorbax Eclipse XDB C₁₈ 4.6×50 mm, 3.5 micron column,eluting with a methanol/water mixture (typically 95/5 isocratic) and anAgilent 6120 liquid chromatography mass spectrometer quadrupoleinstrument. High resolution mass spectrometry was performed by the EmoryUniversity Mass Spectrometry Center with a Thermo LTQ-FTMS using eitherAPCI or ESI.

Example 1: Synthesis of N4-hydroxycytidine or1-(3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2-yl)-4-(hydroxyamino)pyrimidin-2-one (EIDD-1931)

Protection of uridine by persilylation was followed by activation of the4-position of the nucleobase by a hindered arylsulfonyl group (see FIG.1). Displacement of this group with hydroxylamine installed theN-4-hydroxy moiety. Global deprotection using one of any number offluoride sources available gave the desired product.

The compound could be made in one step from cytidine by heating in apH-adjusted solution of hydroxylamine. Despite being shorter, this routetended to give lower yields and required purification by reverse phaseflash column chromatography, limiting its use to producing smallerquantities.

Another synthetic route is as shown below.

A 2 L 3-neck flask equipped with an overhead stirrer and nitrogen inletwas charged with uridine (25 g, 102 mmol) and 1 L of dichloromethane.The resulting solution was cooled to 0° C. and 4-dimethylaminopyridine(1.251 g, 10.24 mmol) and imidazole (27.9 g, 409 mmol) were addedsequentially. Tert-butyldimethylsilyl chloride (61.7 g, 409 mmol) wasadded over 10 minutes, and the resulting mixture was warmed to ambienttemperature and stirred for 18 hrs. Water (300 mL) was added to thereaction mixture and stirred at room temperature for 2 h, the layerswere separated, and the aqueous layer was extracted with additionaldichloromethane. The combined organic layers were washed with brine(1×300 mL), dried over sodium sulfate, filtered and concentrated underreduced pressure to yield 75 g of a clear colorless oil. Purification byflash chromatography (5 to 20% gradient of ethylacetate in hexanes) toyield S (45 g, 75%) as a clear, colorless oil, which solidified whendried in vacuo: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.09 (s, 1H), 8.02 (d, J=8.2Hz, 1H), 5.87 (d, J=3.6 Hz, 1H), 5.67 (dd, J=8.1, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 4.07 (q,J=3.8, 3.3 Hz, 1H), 3.98 (dd, J=11.7, 1.7 Hz, 1H), 3.75 (dd, J=11.7, 1.1Hz, 1H), 0.94 (s, 9H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 0.88 (s, 9H), 0.13 (s, 3H), 0.12(s, 3H), 0.08 (s, 3H), 0.07 (s, 3H), 0.07 (s, 3H), 0.06 (s, 3H).

A 1 L round bottom flask was charged with S1 (28 g, 47.7 mmol) anddichloromethane (700 mL). The solution was cooled to 0° C. using an icebath; 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.583 g, 4.77 mmol) andN,N-diisopropylethylamine (41.7 mL, 239 mmol) were added sequentially.2,4,6-Triisopropylbenzene-1-sulfonyl chloride (28.9 g, 95 mmol) wasslowly added to the flask, and after addition was complete, the flaskwas warmed to ambient temperature and stirred for 18 hrs. The darkorange solution was cooled to 0° C. with an ice bath, andN,N-diisopropylethylamine (24.66 g, 191 mmol) was added via syringe,followed by solid hydroxylamine hydrochloride (13.26 g, 191 mmol) all atonce. The mixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 3 hrs.The reaction was quenched with water (200 mL), and the resulting layerswere separated. The aqueous layer was extracted with dichloromethane(200 mL), and the combined organics were washed with brine, dried oversodium sulfate, and concentrated under reduced pressure to yield a darkorange oil. Purification by flash chromatography (15 to 50% gradient ofethylacetate in hexanes) to yield S2 (19.8 g, 69% over 2 steps) as anoil, which solidified to a semi solid upon drying in vacuo: ¹H NMR (400MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.15 (s, 1H), 6.31 (s, 1H), 5.91 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H), 5.56(dd, J=8.2, 2.0 Hz, 1H), 4.07 (m, 2H), 4.02 (m, 1H), 3.91 (dd, J=11.6,2.4 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (dd, J=11.6, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 0.95 (s, 9H), 0.92 (s, 9H),0.89 (s, 9H), 0.12 (s, 6H), 0.098 (s, 3H), 0.083 (s, 3H), 0.063 (s, 3H),0.057 (s, 3H); LRMS m/z 602.3 [M+H]⁺.

A 50 mL round bottom flask was charged with S2 (23.3 g, 38.7 mmol) andTHF (50 mL). Triethylamine trihydrofluoride (6.30 mL, 38.7 mmol) wasadded all at once, and the mixture was stirred at ambient temperaturefor 18 hours. The mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure, andthe residue was dissolved in a minimal amount of methanol, and thissolution was slowly added to an Erlenmeyer flask containing rapidlystirred dichloromethane (500 mL) to precipitate the product; the mixturewas stirred at room temperature for 15 minutes. The triturated solid wascollected by vacuum filtration and washed with dichloromethane, thenether. The solid was dried in vacuo to yield the title compound (7.10 g,71%) as a white solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 7.16 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H),5.86 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 5.59 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 4.19-4.04 (m, 2H), 3.93(q, J=3.3 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (dd, J=12.2, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 3.68 (dd, J=12.1, 2.9Hz, 1H); ¹H NMR (400 MHz, dimethylsulfoxide-d₆) δ 9.95 (s, 1H), 9.46 (s,1H), 7.02 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 5.71 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 5.54 (d, J=7.7 Hz,1H), 5.23 (d, J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 5.02 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H), 4.98 (t, J=5.1 Hz,1H), 3.95 (q, J=5.9 Hz, 1H), 3.89 (td, J=4.9 Hz, 3.0 Hz, 1H), 3.75 (q,J=3.4 Hz, 1H), 3.50 (qdd, J=11.9 Hz, 5.2 Hz, 3.5 Hz, 2H); ¹³C NMR (101MHz, dimethylsulfoxide-d₆) δ 150.0, 143.9, 130.5, 98.89, 87.1, 85.0,72.8, 70.8, 61.8. LRMS m/z 260.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 2: Synthesis of EIDD-2061

A sealable pressure tube was charged with a stir bar, cytidinetriphosphate disodium salt (0.137 g, 0.260 mmol), and a 2 N aqueoushydroxylamine solution adjusted to pH=5 (2.0 mL, 4.0 mmol). After mixingthe reagents, the pH of the solution was measured (pH=3) and additionaldrops of 10% w/w aq. NaOH solution were added to readjust the solutionto pH=5. The tube was sealed and heated with stirring at 55° C. for 5 h.The mixture was cooled to room temperature, the sealed tube was opened,and a solution of 100 mM triethylammonium bicarbonate (TEAB) (2 mL) wasadded. The contents of the tube were transferred to a round bottom flaskand concentrated by rotary evaporation. The crude material was taken upin 100 mM TEAB, and chromatography on DEAE followed by lyophilization ofthe product gave a triethylammonium salt of the desired product.

An ion-exchange column (17 mL CV) of freshly prepared Dowex™ (Li⁺ form)was rinsed with 5 CV water. The prepared triethylammonium salt was takenup in water and eluted through the ion-exchange column. Fractionscontaining product were combined and lyophilized to give the titlecompound (0.030 g, 22%) as a fluffy tan solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, D₂O) δ7.19 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H), 5.95 (d, J=6.3 Hz, 1H), 5.82 (d, J=8.3 Hz, 1H),4.42-4.34 (m, 2H), 4.24-4.10 (m, 3H); ³¹P NMR (162 MHz, D₂O) δ −8.5 (brs), −11.2 (d, J=19.6 Hz), −22.0 (t, J=19.3 Hz); LRMS m/z 498.0 [M−H]⁻.

Example 3: Synthesis of EIDD-2101

A solution of 5-methylcytidine (0.257 g, 1.00 mmol) in a 2N aq.hydroxylamine solution with pH 6 (8 mL, 16.0 mmol) was heated to 55° C.in a sealed tube with stirring for 5 hrs. The solution was cooled toroom temperature, transferred to a round bottom flask, concentrated byrotary evaporation, and coevaporated with methanol (methanol) (2×20 mL).The crude residue was taken up in methanol and immobilized on silicagel. Flash chromatography (2 to 10% gradient of methanol indichloromethane) provided the title compound (140 mg, 51%) as a lightpurple solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 6.99 (s, 1H), 5.86 (d, J=5.7 Hz,1H), 4.23-4.06 (m, 2H), 3.93 (q, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 3.78 (dd, J=12.1 Hz, 2.8Hz, 1H), 3.70 (dd, J=12.1 Hz, 3.4 Hz, 1H), 1.79 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (100MHz, CD₃OD) δ 152.0, 146.6, 128.4, 108.4, 89.4, 86.1, 74.4, 71.8, 62.8,12.9; HRMS calcd. for C₁₀H₁₆O₆N₃ [M+H]⁺: 274.10336, found: 274.10350.

Example 4: Synthesis of EIDD-2103

A 2 N solution of hydroxylamine hydrochloride (1.11 g, 16.0 mmol) inwater (8 mL) was prepared and adjusted to pH=5 with a small amount ofaq. NaOH (10% w/w). A sealable pressure tube was charged with thissolution and 5-fluorocytidine (0.261 g, 1.00 mmol), the flask wassealed, and heated with stirring at 55° C. for 16 h. The mixture wascooled to room temperature, transferred to a round bottom flask, andconcentrated by rotary evaporation. The crude material was suspended inmethanol and immobilized on C_(ELITE)® diatomaceous earth. Automatedflash chromatography (40 g column, 0 to 20% gradient of methanol indichloromethane) gave 600 mg of a semipure pink solid. This solid wasdissolved in 2 mL water, and automated reverse phase chromatography (43g column, 5 to 100% gradient of methanol in water) gave the desiredproduct free from organic and inorganic impurities. The solid wasdissolved in water, frozen in a dry ice/acetone bath, and lyophilized toprovide the title compound (0.066 g, 0.238 mmol, 24% yield) as a whiteflocculent solid. ¹H NMR (400 MHz, D₂O) δ 7.31 (d, J=7.6 Hz, 1H), 5.87(dd, J=5.5 Hz, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 4.26 (t, J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 4.19 (t, J=4.8 Hz,1H), 4.07 (q, J=3.8 Hz, 1H), 3.85 (dd, J=12.8 Hz, 3.1 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (dd,J=12.7 Hz, 4.2 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, D₂O) δ 150.0, 139.7, 137.4,115.6 (d, J=36.1 Hz), 88.0, 84.2, 72.8, 69.8, 61.0; ¹⁹F NMR (376 MHz,D₂O) δ −164.70 (d, J=7.6 Hz); HRMS calcd. for C₉H₁₃FN₃O₆ [M+H]⁺:278.07829, found: 278.07848.

Example 5: Synthesis of EIDD-2216

A 5 N solution of hydroxylamine hydrochloride (4.71 g, 67.8 mmol) inwater (13.5 mL) was prepared and adjusted to pH=6 with a small amount ofaq. NaOH (10% w/w). A sealable pressure tube was charged with thissolution and [1′,2′,3′,4′,5′-¹³C₅]cytidine (0.661 g, 2.26 mmol), theflask was sealed, and heated with stirring at 37° C. for 16 h. Themixture was cooled to room temperature (rt), transferred to a roundbottom flask, and concentrated by rotary evaporation. The crude materialwas taken up in water, and automated reverse phase flash chromatography(240 g C₁₈ column, 0 to 100% gradient of acetonitrile in water) removedbulk impurities to give 1.4 g of a wet solid. This solid was dissolvedin water, and a second automated reverse phase chromatography (240 g C₁₈column, 0 to 100% gradient of acetonitrile in water) removed moreimpurities to give 400 mg semipure material. The material was dissolvedin methanol and immobilized on C_(ELITE)® diatomaceous earth. Automatedflash chromatography (24 g column, 5 to 25% gradient of methanol indichloromethane) gave 200 mg of nearly pure product. The solid wasdissolved in water, and a final automated reverse phase chromatography(48 g C₁₈ column, 0 to 100% gradient of acetonitrile in water) gave thedesired product free from organic and inorganic impurities. The solidwas dissolved in water, frozen in a dry ice/acetone bath, andlyophilized to provide the title compound (0.119 g, 20%) as a palepurple flocculent solid, about 95% pure by NMR/LCMS analysis: ¹H NMR(400 MHz, D₂O) δ 7.03 (dd, J=8.2 Hz, 2.2 Hz, 1H), 5.82 (ddd, J=167.5 Hz,5.3 Hz, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 5.70 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 4.47-4.30 (br m, 1H),4.23-4.03 (br m, 1H), 4.00-3.80 (br m, 2H), 3.65-3.50 (br m, 1H); ¹³CNMR (100 MHz, D₂O) δ 151.3, 146.6, 131.3, 98.7, 87.9 (dd, J=43.1 Hz, 4.0Hz), 84.0 (dd, J=41.5 Hz, 38.0 Hz), 72.5 (dd, J=43.3 Hz, 37.8 Hz), 69.8(td, J=37.9 Hz, 3.9 Hz), 61.1 (d, J=41.5 Hz); LRMS m/z 265.1 [M+H]⁺.

Example 6: Synthesis of EIDD-2261

A sealable pressure tube was charged with uridine (1.00 g, 4.09 mmol),K₂CO₃ (0.679 g, 4.91 mmol), and deuterium oxide (8.2 mL). The mixturewas purged with nitrogen for 15 minutes, the tubed was sealed, and thecontents were heated with stirring at 95° C. for 16 h. The mixture wascooled to room temperature, the tube was unsealed, and the mixture wastransferred to a round-bottom flask and concentrated by rotaryevaporation. The resulting crude was coevaporated with methanol (×3) toremove water. NMR analysis showed >95% deuterium incorporation at the5-position on the nucleobase. The light brown solid S28 (1.00 g, 100%)was used in the next step without further purification: ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CD₃OD) δ 7.76 (s, 1H), 5.88 (d, J=4.2 Hz, 1H), 4.17-4.12 (m, 2H),4.00-3.96 (m, 1H), 3.84 (dd, J=12.3 Hz, 2.8 Hz, 1H), 3.72 (dd, J=12.3Hz, 3.5 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 185.6, 177.4, 160.4, 141.1,91.8, 85.8, 75.9, 71.2, 62.4.

A round bottom flask was charged with S28 (1.00 g, 4.09 mmol) anddichloromethane (8 mL) under nitrogen. The resulting mixture was cooledto 0° C. and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.050 g, 0.408 mmol) and imidazole(1.11 g, 16.3 mmol) were added all at once. Tert-butyldimethylsilylchloride (2.15 g, 14.3 mmol) was added all at once as a solid, themixture was warmed to ambient temperature, and stirred for 16 hours.Water (25 mL) was added to the reaction mixture, the layers wereseparated, and the aqueous layer was extracted with dichloromethane(2×25 mL). The combined organic layers were washed with brine (1×25 mL),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated by rotary evaporation.Automated flash chromatography (40 g column, 0 to 35% gradient of ethylacetate in hexanes) gave S29 (2.52 g, 84%) as an off-white foam: ¹H NMR(400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.08 (br s, 1H), 8.03 (s, 1H), 5.89 (d, J=3.6 Hz,1H), 4.12-4.06 (m, 3H), 3.99 (dd, J=11.5 Hz, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 3.76 (d,J=12.0 Hz, 1H), 0.96 (s, 9H), 0.92 (s, 9H), 0.90 (s, 9H), 0.14 (s, 3H),0.13 (s, 3H), 0.10 (s, 3H), 0.09 (s, 3H), 0.08 (s, 3H), 0.07 (s, 3H);¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 163.7, 150.3, 140.3, 89.0, 84.3, 76.1, 70.5,61.6, 26.0 (3C), 25.8 (3C), 25.7 (3C), 18.4, 18.3, 17.9, −4.2, −4.6,−4.8, −4.9, −5.4, −5.6; HRMS calcd. for C₂₇H₅₄DN₂NaO₆Si [M+Na]⁺:610.32446, found: 610.32482.

To a stirred solution of S29 (0.840 g, 1.43 mmol) in acetonitrile (14.3mL) at 0° C. under nitrogen, were added sequentially p-toluenesulfonylchloride (0.545 g, 2.86 mmol), 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.175 g, 1.43mmol), and triethylamine (0.80 mL, 5.71 mmol). The mixture was stirredat 0° C. for 2.5 h, at which time hydroxylamine hydrochloride (0.993 g,14.3 mmol) was added all at once as a solid. The mixture was heated at50° C. for 3 days, then cooled to room temperature. The reaction mixturewas diluted with ethyl acetate (100 mL), then washed with water (2×100mL) and brine (1×100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentratedby rotary evaporation. Automated flash chromatography (40 g column, 5 to35% gradient of ethyl acetate in hexanes) produced a mixture of startingmaterial and desired product. A second automated flash chromatography(24 g column, 10 to 40% gradient of ethyl acetate in hexanes), gave S30(0.332 g, 39%) as an off-white foam: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.37 (brs, 1H), 5.92 (d, J=4.6 Hz, 1H), 4.10-4.05 (m, 2H), 4.04-4.00 (m, 1H),3.91 (dd, J=11.6 Hz, 2.4 Hz, 1H), 3.73 (dd, J=11.6 Hz, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 0.95(s, 9H), 0.92 (s, 9H), 0.89 (s, 9H), 0.12 (s, 6H), 0.10 (s, 3H), 0.08(s, 3H), 0.06 (s, 3H), 0.05 (s, 3H).

A round bottom flask was charged with S30 (0.332 g, 0.551 mmol),tetramethylammonium fluoride (0.196 g, 2.64 mmol), tetrahydrofuran (THF)(8.25 mL), and dimethylformamide (DMF) (2.75 mL) under nitrogen at 0° C.Acetic acid (0.157 mL, 2.75 mmol) was added all at once via syringe. Themixture was warmed to 45° C. and heated with stirring for 4 days, thenconcentrated by rotary evaporation. Automated flash chromatography (40 gcolumn, 0 to 20% gradient of methanol in dichloromethane) gave the titlecompound (0.106 g, 74%) as a white solid. Final NMR analysis showed >95%deuterium incorporation at the 5-position of the nucleobase: ¹H NMR (400MHz, D₂O) δ 7.16 (s, 1H), 5.85 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 4.14 (t, J=5.5 Hz,1H), 4.10 (dd, J=5.6 Hz, 3.8 Hz, 1H), 3.93 (q, J=3.4 Hz, 1H), 3.77 (dd,J=12.2 Hz, 2.9 Hz, 1H), 3.68 (dd, J=12.2 Hz, 3.4 Hz, 1H); ¹³C NMR (100MHz, CD₃OD) δ 151.8, 146.3, 132.1, 89.7, 86.1, 74.6, 71.8, 62.8; HRMScalcd. for C₉H₁₃DN₃O₆ [M+H]⁺: 261.09399, found: 261.09371.

Example 7: Synthesis of EIDD-2345

A round bottom flask was charged with S8 (3.13 g, 11.0 mmol) anddichloromethane (75 mL) under nitrogen at room temperature. To thisstirred mixture was added sequentially pyridinium dichromate (8.28 g,22.0 mmol), acetic anhydride (10.4 mL, 110 mmol) and t-butanol (21.1 mL,220 mmol) at room temperature. The mixture was stirred for 22 hours atroom temperature, then washed with water (1×75 mL). The aqueous layerwas extracted with dichloromethane (2×75 mL), and the combined organiclayers were washed with brine (1×100 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered,and concentrated by rotary evaporation. The obtained residue was takenup in ethyl acetate and filtered through a plug of C_(ELITE)™diatomaceous earth, followed by washing with ethyl acetate. The filtratewas concentrated by rotary evaporation, and automated flashchromatography (120 g column, 40 to 80% gradient of ethyl acetate inhexanes) gave S31 (3.10 g, 72%) as an off-white foam: ¹H NMR (400 MHz,CDCl₃) δ 8.36 (br s, 1H), 7.42 (d, J=8.0 Hz, 1H), 5.76 (dd, J=8.0 Hz,2.3 Hz, 1H), 5.59 (s, 1H), 5.27 (dd, J=6.0 Hz, 1.8 Hz, 1H), 5.19 (d,J=6.0 Hz, 1H), 4.62 (d, J=1.8 Hz, 1H), 1.56 (s, 3H), 1.48 (s, 9H), 1.39(s, 3H).

To a stirred solution of S31 (2.61 g, 7.37 mmol) in deuterated ethanol(75 mL) at room temperature under nitrogen, was added NaBD₄ (1.234 g,29.5 mmol) in one portion. The mixture was stirred at room temperaturefor 1 hour, heated to 55° C. for 6 hours, then overnight at roomtemperature. The mixture was cooled to 0° C., and excess reagent wasquenched with deuterated acetic acid. The mixture was concentrated byrotary evaporation to give crude S32 (2.57 g), which was taken directlyon to the next step without further purification.

To a stirred suspension of crude S32 (2.00 g impure material, 5.74 mmol)in dichloromethane (70 mL) at 0° C., was added solid imidazole (1.90 g,27.9 mmol) and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.171 g, 1.40 mmol). Solidt-butyldimethylsilyl chloride (2.11 g, 14.0 mmol) was added, and themixture was warmed to room temperature and stirred for 4 days. Themixture was washed sequentially with water and brine (1×70 mL each),dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated by rotary evaporation.Automated flash chromatography (120 g column, 0 to 35% gradient of ethylacetate in hexanes) gave S33 (1.42 g, 66% over 2 steps) as a whitesolid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.30 (br s, 1H), 7.72 (m, 1H), 5.99 (d,J=2.8 Hz, 1H), 5.69 (dd, J=8.2 Hz, 2.3 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (dd, J=6.1 Hz, 2.9Hz, 1H), 4.69 (dd, J=6.2 Hz, 2.8 Hz, 1H), 4.33 (d, J=3.0 Hz, 1H), 1.60(s, 3H), 1.37 (s, 3H), 0.91 (s, 9H), 0.11 (s, 3), 0.10 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR(100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 162.7, 149.9, 140.5, 114.1, 102.1, 91.9, 86.5, 85.4,80.3, 27.4, 25.9 (3C), 25.4, 18.4, −5.4, −5.5; HRMS calcd. forC₁₈H₂₉D₂N₂O₆Si [M+H]⁺: 401.20714, found: 401.20663.

To a stirred solution of S33 (1.42 g, 3.55 mmol) in acetonitrile (35 mL)at 0° C. under nitrogen, was added sequentially p-toluenesulfonylchloride (1.35 g, 7.09 mmol), 4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.433 g, 3.55mmol), and triethylamine (9.88 mL, 70.9 mmol). The resulting mixture wasstirred at 0° C. for 2.5 hours. Hydroxylamine hydrochloride (2.46 g,35.5 mmol) was added, and the mixture was heated with stirring at 50° C.for 2 days. The mixture was recooled to room temperature and dilutedwith ethyl acetate (100 mL), then washed with water (2×50 mL) and brine(1×50 mL), dried over Na₂SO₄, filtered, and concentrated by rotaryevaporation. Automated flash chromatography (120 g column, 1 to 3.5%gradient of methanol in dichloromethane) gave S34 (0.416 g, 28%) as anoff-white solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 8.36 (br s, 1H), 7.00 (m,1H), 5.97 (d, J=3.1 Hz, 1H), 5.58 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 4.77 (dd, J=6.2 Hz,3.2 Hz, 1H), 4.68 (dd, J=6.3 Hz, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 4.22 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H),1.59 (s, 3H), 1.36 (s, 3H), 0.92 (s, 9H), 0.11 (s, 3H), 0.10 (s, 3H);¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CDCl₃) δ 149.0, 145.4, 131.4, 114.1, 98.3, 90.8, 85.5,84.5, 80.2, 27.4, 25.9 (3C), 25.5, 18.4, −5.4, −5.5; HRMS calcd. forC₁₈H₂₉D₂N₃O₆Si [M+H]⁺: 416.21804, found: 416.21827.

To a stirred solution of S34 (0.416 g, 1.00 mmol) in THF (5 mL) at 0° C.under nitrogen, was added a 1.0 M THF solution of TBAF (1.50 mL, 1.5mmol), and the resulting mixture was kept at 0° C. for 24 hours. Thereaction mixture was concentrated by rotary evaporation, and automatedflash chromatography (40 g column, 0 to 8% gradient of methanol indichloromethane) gave S35 (0.257 g, 85%) as a white solid: ¹H NMR (400MHz, CD30D) δ 7.02 (m, 1H), 5.81 (d, J=3.2 Hz, 1H), 5.58 (d, J=8.2 Hz,1H), 4.86 (dd, J=6.4 Hz, 3.2 Hz, 1H), 4.79 (dd, J=6.5 Hz, 3.6 Hz, 1H),4.09 (d, J=3.7 Hz, 1H), 1.54 (s, 3H), 1.34 (s, 3H); ¹³C NMR (100 MHz,CD₃OD) δ 151.3, 146.2, 133.4, 115.2, 99.4, 92.9, 87.2, 84.9, 82.1, 27.6,25.6; HRMS calcd. for C₁₂H₁₆D₂N₃O₆ [M+H]⁺: 302.13157, found: 302.13130.

To a stirred solution of S35 (0.140 g, 0.465 mmol) in methanol (8.4 mL)and water (0.93 mL) at room temperature, was added Dowex 50WX8 hydrogenform (0.30 g), and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 24hours. The reaction mixture was filtered, and the filtrate wasconcentrated by rotary evaporation. Automated flash chromatography (40 gcolumn, 5 to 20% gradient of methanol in dichloromethane) gave the titlecompound (0.050 g, 41%) as an off-white solid: ¹H NMR (400 MHz, CD₃OD) δ7.17 (m, 1H), 5.86 (d, J=5.6 Hz, 1H), 5.60 (d, J=8.2 Hz, 1H), 4.15 (t,J=5.5 Hz, 1H), 4.11 (dd, J=5.6 Hz, 3.5 Hz, 1H), 3.94 (d, J=3.8 Hz, 1H);¹³C NMR (100 MHz, CD₃OD) δ 151.8, 146.3, 132.2, 99.3, 89.7, 86.0, 74.6,71.7, HRMS calcd. for C₉H₁₀D₂N₃O₆ [M+H]⁺: 260.08571, found: 260.08578.

Example 8: Synthesis of EIDD-2898

A 2 L 3-neck round bottom flask was charged with1-[(3R,4S,5R)-3,4-dihydroxy-5-(hydroxymethyl)tetrahydrofuran-2-yl]pyrimidine-2,4-dione(61.4 g, 251.43 mmol) and acetone (1400 mL). The resulting slurry wasstirred at room temperature, and sulfuric acid (2 mL was added. Stirringwas continued overnight. The clear colorless solution wasquenched/adjusted to basic pH with 100 mL of trimethylamine. The crudesolution was concentrated under reduced pressure to yield a pale-yellowoil. The residue was dissolved in 600 mL of ethyl acetate and washedwith water×2, bicarb×2, water, brine×2 and dried over sodium sulfate.The colorless solution was concentrated under reduced pressure to yield1-[(3aR,6R,6aR)-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-3a,4,6,6a-tetrahydrofuro[3,4-d][1,3]dioxol-4-yl]pyrimidine-2,4-dione(45 g) as a white solid.

A 200 mL round bottom flask was charged with1-[(3aR,6R,6aR)-6-(hydroxymethyl)-2,2-dimethyl-3a,4,6,6a-tetrahydrofuro[3,4-d][1,3]dioxol-4-yl]pyrimidine-2,4-dione(2.36 g, 8.3 mmol) and dichloromethane (50 mL). The reaction was stirreduntil a solution was formed. Next,(2S)-2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-3-methyl-butanoic acid (2.16 g, 9.96mmol) and N,N-dimethylpyridin-4-amine (0.1 g, 0.8300 mmol) were added.The reaction was cooled to 0° C. with an ice bath. A dichloromethanesolution of N,N′-dicyclohexylcarbodiimide (2.06 g, 9.96 mmol) was addedslowly. The reaction mixture was allowed to warm to room temperature.Monitored by thin layer chromatography (ethyl acetate).

A precipitate formed after about 1 hr, and no starting material wasdetected after 3 hrs. The solids were filtered off and rinsed with ethylacetate. The filtrate was washed with water, brine, dried over sodiumsulfate and concentrated under reduced pressure to yield white, gooeysolid. The gummy solid was triturated with ether and filtered to removethe solid. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressure to yieldabout 8 g of thick viscous oil. The product was purified by SGC, pooledfractions 6-25 and concentrated under reduced pressure to yield[(3aR,6R,6aR)-4-(2,4-dioxopyrimidin-1-yl)-2,2-dimethyl-3a,4,6,6a-tetrahydrofuro[3,4-d][1,3]dioxol-6-yl]methyl(2S)-2-(tert-butoxycarbonylamino)-3-methyl-butanoate (3.8 g, 7.8592mmol, 94.667% yield) as a foamy white solid after drying in vacuo.

1,2,4-triazole was taken in anhydrous acetonitrile and stirred at roomtemperature after 30 min, the reaction mixture was cooled to 0° C. andPOCl₃ was added dropwise and continued stirring for 2 hr. After 2 hrtriethylamine was added dropwise and stirring continued for 1 hr, thereaction mixture was slowly brought to room temperature, and the uridinederived substrate from the above reaction was added as solution inacetonitrile. The reaction mixture stirred at room temperatureovernight. After completion of the reaction, the solvent was removedunder reduced pressure and taken in dichloromethane and extracted withwater. The organic layer was dried over anhydrous sodium sulphate andconcentrated under reduced pressure. The crude product was purified byflash column chromatography.

To a solution of the substrate in acetonitrile (10 mL/gm), 50%hydroxylamine in water was added dropwise and stirred at roomtemperature for 2-3 hrs. After completion of the reaction, solvent wasremoved under reduced pressure, and the crude product was purified byflash column chromatography using hexane and ethyl acetate as eluent.

1 g of substrate was taken in 20 mL of methanol and treated with 2 mL ofconc. HCl (36%), and after 3-4 hr 30% completion was observed. Another 5mL of conc. HCl was added and stirred overnight. After completion of thereaction, solvent was removed, and the crude product was taken inminimum methanol and added dropwise to excess diethylether; withstirring, product was crashed out of solution and allowed to settle,ether was decanted, and fresh ether was added, stirred, settled anddecanted; the same process was repeated two times. After ether wasdecanted, solid was dried over a rotavap and high vacuum to get freeflowing white solid. Ether was trapped in the solid and was difficult toremove. The solid was dissolved in methanol, evaporated and dried to getcolorless foam, which still holds methanol. The foam was taken in water,and a purple solution was observed. The purple solution was purified byreverse phase ISCO column chromatography using water and acetonitrile.The fractions containing product were evaporated under reduced pressureand lyophilized to get colorless solid.

Example 9: Synthesis of EIDD-2800

A 3-neck 1 L round bottom flask equipped with an overhead stirrer,temperature probe and addition funnel was charged with uridine (25 g,102.38 mmol) and ethyl acetate (500 mL). The white slurry was stirred atambient temperature while triethylamine (71.39 mL, 511.88 mmol) and4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.63 g, 5.12 mmol) were added to the mixture.The slurry was cooled in a nice bath, and isobutyric anhydride (56.02mL, 337.84 mmol) was slowly added to the reaction mixture over a5-minute period. The temperature rose 25° C. during the addition. Theresulting slurry was stirred at ambient temperature and monitored bythin layer chromatography. After 1 hour, a clear colorless solution hadformed, and thin layer chromatography showed no starting material. Thereaction was quenched with 200 mL of water, stirred at room temperaturefor 20 minutes. The layers were separated, and the organics were washedwith water (2×100 mL), saturated aqueous bicarbonate solution (100mL×2), 100 mL of water, brine (100 mL×2), and then dried over sodiumsulfate. The organics were filtered, and the filtrate was concentratedunder reduced pressure at 45° C. to yield a yellow oil. The oil was usedin the next step without any further purification.

A 2 L 3-neck flask equipped with an argon inlet, overhead stirrer andtemperature probe was charged with 1H-1,2,4-triazole (50.88 g, 736.68mmol), triethylamine (114.17 mL, 818.54 mmol) and acetonitrile (350 mL).The reaction mixture was stirred at room temperature for 20 minutes. Anethyl acetate (350 mL) solution of[(2R,3R,4R)-5-(2,4-dioxopyrimidin-1-yl)-3,4-bis(2-methylpropanoyloxy)tetrahydrofuran-2-yl]methyl2-methylpropanoate (46.5 g, 102.32 mmol) was added, and the mixture wascooled to <5° C. using an ice bath. Stirring continued for 20 minutes.Next, phosphorous(V)oxychloride (14.35 mL, 153.48 mmol) was added slowlyunder argon at less than 20° C. over 15 minutes. The reaction wasmonitored by thin layer chromatography (100% ethyl acetate), startingmaterial (R_(f)=0.89) consumed in less than 2 hours and a new spot dueto product (R_(f)=0.78) present. The reaction was quenched with 500 mLof water and 400 mL of ethyl acetate. The quenched reaction was allowedto stir at room temperature for 15 minutes. The layers were separated,and the organic layer was washed with water (2×100 mL), 200 mL of 0.5NHCl, and brine (2×100 mL). The organics were dried over sodium sulfate,filtered and concentrated under reduced pressure to yield[(2R,3R,4R)-3,4-bis(2-methylpropanoyloxy)-5-[2-oxo-4-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)pyrimidin-1-yl]tetrahydrofuran-2-yl]methyl2-methylpropanoate (49 g, 96.93 mmol, 94.735% yield) as a yellow oil.The crude material was used in the next step without furtherpurification.

A 500 mL round bottom flask was charged with[(2R,3R,4R)-3,4-bis(2-methylpropanoyloxy)-5-[2-oxo-4-(1,2,4-triazol-1-yl)pyrimidin-1-yl]tetrahydrofuran-2-yl]methyl2-methylpropanoate (48.9 g, 96.73 mmol), ethyl acetate (400 mL), andisopropyl alcohol (100 mL). The reaction mixture was stirred at roomtemperature until all of the starting material was dissolved. The orangesolution was treated with hydroxylamine (6.52 mL, 106.41 mmol), and theresulting pale-yellow solution was stirred at room temperature andmonitored by thin layer chromatography (ethyl acetate). No startingmaterial was observed after 1 hour. The reaction was quenched with 500mL of water, and the layers were separated. The organics were washedwith 100 mL of water, 100 mL×2 of brine, and then dried over sodiumsulfate. The organics were filtered and concentrated under reducedpressure to yield the crude product. The crude product was dissolved in180 mL of hot methyl tert-butyl ether and allowed to cool to roomtemperature. Seed crystals were added, and the flask was placed in thefreezer. The white solid that formed was collected by filtration, washedwith a minimal amount of methyl tert-butyl ether and dried in vacuo toyield the desired product.

Example 10: Synthesis of EIDD-2801

A 1 L round bottom flask was charged with uridine (25 g, 102.38 mmol)and acetone (700 mL). The reaction mixture was allowed to stir at roomtemperature. The slurry was then treated with sulfuric acid (0.27 mL,5.12 mmol). Stirring was allowed to continue at room temperature for 18hours. The reaction was quenched with 100 mL of trimethylamine and wasused in the next step without further purification.

A 1 L round bottom flask was charged with the reaction mixture from theprevious reaction. Triethylamine (71.09 mL, 510.08 mmol) and4-dimethylaminopyridine (0.62 g, 5.1 mmol) were then added. The flaskwas cooled using an ice bath and then 2-methylpropanoyl2-methylpropanoate (17.75 g, 112.22 mmol) was slowly added. The reactionmixture was allowed to stir at room temperature until the reaction wascomplete. The reaction mixture was concentrated under reduced pressure,and the residue was dissolved in 600 mL ethyl acetate and washed withsaturated aqueous bicarbonate solution×2, water×2 and brine×2. Theorganics were dried over sodium sulfate and concentrated under reducedpressure to yield a clear colorless oil. The crude product was used inthe next step without further purification.

A 1 L round bottom flask was charged with the crude product from above(36 g, 101.59 mmol) and acetonitrile (406.37 mL). The reaction mixturewas allowed to stir until all the starting material was dissolved. Next,1,2,4-triazole (50.52 g, 731.46 mmol) was added followed by the additionof N,N-diethylethanamine (113.28 mL, 812.73 mmol). The reaction mixturewas allowed to stir at room temperature until all solids dissolved. Thereaction was then cooled to 0° C. using an ice bath. Phosphorousoxychloride (24.44 mL, 152.39 mmol) was added slowly. The slurry thatformed was allowed to stir under argon while slowly warming to roomtemperature. The reaction was then allowed to stir until complete bythin layer chromatography (ethyl acetate). The reaction was thenquenched by the addition of 100 mL of water. The slurry then became adark colored solution, which was then concentrated under reducedpressure. The residue was dissolved in dichloromethane and washed withwater and brine. The organics were then dried over sodium sulfate,filtered, and concentrated under reduced pressure. The product waspurified by silica gel chromatography (2×330 g columns). All fractionscontaining product were collected and concentrated under reducedpressure.

A 500 mL round bottom flask was charged with the product from theprevious step (11.8 g, 29.11 mmol) and isopropyl alcohol (150 mL). Thereaction mixture was allowed to stir at room temperature until allsolids dissolved. Next, hydroxylamine (1.34 mL, 43.66 mmol) was addedand stirring continued at ambient temperature. When the reaction wascomplete high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), some solvent wasremoved under high vacuum at ambient temperature. The remaining solventwas removed under reduced pressure at 45° C. The resulting residue wasdissolved in ethyl acetate and was washed with water and brine. Theorganics were dried over sodium sulfate, filtered, and concentratedunder reduced pressure to yield oil. Crystals formed upon standing atroom temperature. The crystals were collected by filtration, washed withether×3, and dried in vacuo to provide the product as a white solid.

A 200 mL round bottom flask was charged with the product from theprevious step (6.5 g, 17.6 mmol) and formic acid (100 mL, 2085.6 mmol).The reaction mixture was allowed to stir at room temperature overnight.The progress of the reaction was monitored by HPLC. The reaction mixturewas concentrated under reduced pressure at 42° C. to yield a clear, palepink oil. Next, 30 mL of ethanol was added. Solvent was then removedunder reduced pressure. Methyl tert-butyl ether (50 mL) was added to thesolid and heated. Next, isopropyl alcohol was added, and heating wascontinued until all solid material dissolved (5 mL). The solution wasthen allowed to cool and stand at room temperature. A solid started toform after about 1 hr. The solids were collected by filtration, washedwith methyl tert-butyl ether, and dried in vacuo to yield the EIDD-2801as a white solid. The filtrate was concentrated under reduced pressureto yield a sticky solid, which was dissolved in a small amount ofisopropyl alcohol with heating. The solution was allowed to stand atroom temperature overnight. A solid formed in the flask, which wascollected by filtration, rinsed with isopropyl alcohol and methyltert-butyl ether, and dried in vacuo to an additional crop of desiredproduct.

EIDD-2801 (25 g) was dissolved in 250 mL of isopropyl alcohol by heatingto 70° C. to give a clear solution. The warm solution was polishfiltered and filtrate transferred to 2 L three neck flask with overheadstirrer. It was warmed back to 70° C., and methyl tert-butyl ether (250mL) was slowly added into the flask. The clear solution was seeded andallowed to cool slowly to room temperature with stirring for 18 hrs. TheEIDD-2801 solid that formed was filtered and washed with methyltert-butyl ether and dried at 50° C. under vacuum for 18 hours. Thefiltrate was concentrated, redissolved in 50 mL isopropyl alcohol and 40mL methyl tert-butyl ether by warming to give clear solution and allowedto stand at room temperature to give a second crop of EIDD-2801.

Example 11

To a stirred solution of uridine (1 eq) in acetone (0.08 M) cooled to 0°C. was added concentrated H₂SO₄ (2.3 eq). The reaction mixture wasstirred at room temperature for 4 h and then cooled back to 0° C.,triethylamine (10 eq) was added dropwise to neutralize the reaction.Then solvent was removed in vacuo, and the crude material was purifiedby SiO₂ column chromatography to afford 1.

A solution of 1 (1 eq), chloromethyl pivalate 2 (1.5 eq), NaH (1.5 eq)in dimethylformaide (0.1 M) was stirred at room temperature for 5 h.Then it was cooled to 0° C., and methanol was added. Solvent was removedin vacuo, and the crude material was purified by SiO₂ columnchromatography to afford 3. To a solution of 3 (1 eq) in anhydrousdichloromethane (0.1 M) cooled to 0° C. was added diisopropylethylamine(DIPEA) (5 eq) and 4-dimethylaminopyridine (DMAP) (0.1 eq) under argon.Then 2,4,6-triisopropylbenzenesulfonyl chloride (1.5 eq) was added.After the disappearance of 3, hydroxylamine hydrochloride (2.5 eq) wasadded, and the mixture was stirred at room temperature for 12 h. Then itwas diluted with dichloromethane and washed with sat NH₄Cl, sat NaHCO₃and brine. Organic layer was dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered and concentratedin vacuo. The crude material was purified by SiO₂ column chromatographyto afford 4.

To a solution of 4 (1 eq) in anhydrous dichloromethane (0.2 M) cooled to0° C. was added trifluoroacetic acid (2 eq) under argon. The reactionwas monitored by thin layer chromatography. After the disappearance ofstarting material, it was poured into cold sat NaHCO₃ solution toneutralize trifluoroacetic acid. Then it was extracted withdichloromethane (3×). Organic layer was dried and concentrated in vacuo.The crude material was purified by SiO₂ column chromatography to afford5.

Example 12

A solution of 1 (1 eq), 4-(bromomethyl)phenyl acetate 6 (1.5 eq), NaH(1.5 eq) in dimethylformamide (0.1 M) was stirred at room temperaturefor 5 h. Then it was cooled to 0° C., and methanol was added. Solventwas removed in vacuo, and the crude material was purified by SiO₂ columnchromatography to afford 7. (Refer to reaction from compound 3 to 4 ofExample 11). Compound 6 was synthesized by LiAlH₄ reduction of 5,followed by bromination by PBr₃. Conversion from 7 to 9 follows the sameconditions described in Example 11 for the conversion of 3 to 5.

Example 13

To a stirred solution of 1 (1 eq) in dry dichloromethane (0.5 M) wasadded triethylamine (2 eq) under argon. This was cooled to 0° C., andthen sulfonyl chloride (1.2 eq) was added dropwise. After thedisappearance of starting material, it was quenched with sat NH₄Cl.Organic layer was separated, washed with brine once, dried (Na₂SO₄),filtered and concentrated in vacuo. The crude material was purified bySiO₂ column chromatography to afford 11. Conversion from 11 to 13follows the same conditions described in Example 11 for the conversionof 3 to 5.

Example 14

Thionyl chloride (1.05 eq) and pyridine (1.1 eq) were dissolved inethylacetate. The solution was cooled to 0° C., and then 1 was addeddropwise. After 30 min, a solution of R—OH (1.1 eq) and pyridine (1.1eq) was added dropwise. After another 30 min, the reaction mixture wasquenched with water. Organic layer was dried (Na₂SO₄), filtered, andconcentrated. The crude material was purified by SiO₂ columnchromatography to afford 14. Conversion from 14 to 16 follows the sameconditions described in Example 11 for the conversion of 3 to 5.

Example 15

The valacetate prodrug moiety is prepared by a three-step processstarting with the protection lactic acid as a para-methoxybenzyl ester,which is coupled to commercially available CBz-protected valine usingcarbodiimide reaction conditions. The resulting fully protectedvalacetate intermediate is treated with TFA in deprotection of the pMBester to give carboxylic acid intermediate(S)-(+)-2-(N-CBz-L-valyloxy)propionic acid. Under standard carbodiimideconditions with EDC (1-Ethyl-3-(3-dimethylaminopropyl)carbodiimide),(S)-(+)-2-(N-CBz-L-valyloxy)propionic acid is coupled to2′,′3′-O-isopropylideneuridine. The resulting protected5′-O-valacetate-uridine intermediate is then converted to5′-O-valacetate-N⁴-hydroxycytidine by a four-step process, like thatused in the synthesis of EIDD-2801, beginning with formation of a4′-triazole-nucleoside intermediate followed by displacement withhydroxyamine. Hydrogenolysis of the CBz-group followed by HCldeprotection of the isopropylidene gives5′-O-valacetate-N⁴-hydroxycytidine as an HCl salt.

Example 16

The sulfenyl thiocarbonate prodrug moiety is prepared as an activatedalkylsulfenyl thiocarbonyl chloride in a three-step process fromcommercially available potassium methylxanthate. Upon treatment with analkyl iodide in aqueous methanol, potassium methylxanthate is convertedto its respective S-alkyl-O-methyl-dithiocarbonate. Alternatively, theS-alkyl-O-methyl-dithiocarbonate intermediate is also prepared bygenerating lithium methoxide in tetrahydrofuran followed by addition ofcarbon disulfide and alkyl iodide sequentially. In reaction withsulfuryl chloride at 0° C., the S-alkyl-O-methyl-dithiocarbonateintermediate undergoes a double chlorination followed by rearrangementto give a methoxydichloroalkyldisulfanyl intermediate that under thermalconditions (25-100° C.) eliminates methylchloride to afford thecorresponding alkylsulfenyl thiocarbonyl chloride. Commerciallyavailable 2′,′3′-O-isopropylideneuridine is acylated under standardconditions in pyridine with alkylsulfenyl thiocarbonyl chloride. Theresulting 5′-O— alkylsulfenylthiocarbonyl-2′,′3′-O-isopropylideneuridine intermediate is furtherelaborated to 5′-O— alkylsulfenyl thiocarbonyl-N⁴-hyroxycytidine inthree step process starting with activation as the 4-triazoleintermediate followed by treatment with hydroxylamine and deprotectionas in the synthesis of EIDD-2801.

Example 17: General Synthesis for Deuteration

The lactone 389 (0.0325 mol) was added to a dry flask under an argonatmosphere and was then dissolved in dry THF (250 mL). The solution asthen cooled to −78° C., and a DIBAL-D solution in toluene (0.065 mol)was dropwise. The reaction was allowed to stir at −78° C. for 3-4 hours.The reaction was then quenched with the slow addition of water (3 mL).The reaction was then allowed to stir while warming to room temperature.The mixture was then diluted with two volumes of diethyl ether and wasthen poured into an equal volume of saturated sodium potassium tartratesolution. The organic layer was separated, dried over MgSO₄, filtered,and concentrated under reduced pressure. The residue was purified onsilica eluting with hexanes/ethyl acetate. The resulting lactol 390 wasthen converted to an acetate or benzolyate and subjected to cytosinecoupling conditions and then further elaborated to N-hydroxycytidine.

Example 18: N4-Hydroxycytidine Coronaviridae Activity

CPE Assay—Confluent or near-confluent cell culture monolayers in 96-welldisposable microplates were prepared. Cells were maintained in MinimumEssential Medium or Dulbecco's Modified Eagle Medium supplemented withFetal Bovine Serum (FBS) as required for each cell line. For antiviralassays, the same medium was used but with FBS reduced to 2% or less andsupplemented with 50-μg/mL gentamicin. The test compound was prepared atfour serial log₁₀ concentrations, usually 0.1, 1.0, 10, and 100 μM. Fivemicrowells were used per dilution: three for infected cultures and twofor uninfected toxicity cultures. Controls for the experiment consist ofsix microwells that were infected (coronavirus controls) and six thatwere untreated (cell controls). The coronavirus control and cell controlwells were on every microplate. In parallel, a known active drug wastested as a positive control drug using the same method as was appliedfor test compounds. The positive control was tested with each test run.

The assay was set up by first removing growth media from the 96-wellplates of cells. Then the test compound was applied in 0.1 mL volume towells at 2× concentration. Coronavirus, normally at <100 50% cellculture infectious doses (CCID₅₀) in 0.1 mL volume, was placed in thosewells designated for virus infection. Medium devoid of virus was placedin toxicity control wells and cell control wells. Plates were incubatedat 37° C. with 5% CO₂ until marked CPE (>80% CPE for most virus strains)was observed in virus control wells. The plates were then stained with0.011% neutral red for approximately two hours at 37° C. in a 5% CO₂incubator. The neutral red medium was removed by complete aspiration,and the cells were rinsed 1× with phosphate buffered solution (PBS) toremove residual dye. The PBS was completely removed, and theincorporated neutral red was eluted with 50% Sorensen's citratebuffer/50% ethanol for at least 30 minutes. Neutral red dye penetratesinto living cells, thus, the more intense the red color, the larger thenumber of viable cells present in the wells. The dye content in eachwell was quantified using a 96-well spectrophotometer at 540 nmwavelength. The dye content in each set of wells was converted to apercentage of dye present in untreated control wells using a MICROSOFTEXCEL™ computer-based spreadsheet and normalized based on the untreatedvirus control. The 50% effective (EC₅₀, virus-inhibitory) concentrationsand 50% cytotoxic (CC₅₀, cell-inhibitory) concentrations were thencalculated by linear regression analysis. The quotient of CC₅₀ dividedby EC₅₀ gave the selectivity index (SI) value.

VYR Assay—This assay involved similar methodology to that describedabove with the following differences. Eight half-log₁₀ concentrations ofinhibitor were tested for antiviral activity and cytotoxicity per96-well microplate. After sufficient virus replication occureds, asample of supernatant was taken from each infected well (three replicatewells were pooled) for virus titer determination. The VYR test was adirect determination of how much the test compound inhibited virusreplication. Virus that was replicated in the presence of test compoundwas titrated and compared to virus from untreated, infected controls.Titration of the pooled viral samples (collected as described above) wasperformed by endpoint dilution. This was accomplished by making seriallog₁₀ dilutions of virus and plating each dilution into 3 or 4 replicatewells with fresh monolayers of cells. Plates were then incubated, andcells were scored for presence or absence of virus after distinct CPEwas observed. Plotting the log₁₀ of the inhibitor concentration versuslog₁₀ of virus produced at each concentration allowed calculation of the90% (one log₁₀) effective concentration (EC₉₀) by linear regression.Results are shown in Table 1.

TABLE 1 Cell EC₅₀ EC₉₀ CC₅₀ Virus Line (μM) (μM) (μM) MERS Vero E6 <0.80<0.80 20 SARS Vero76 <0.4 252 SARS Vero76 <0.4 144 SARS Vero76 0.56 76SARS Vero76 2.2 76 SARS Vero E6 <0.80 <0.80 20 HCoV HEL 1.28 100 HCoVHEL 5.6 36 HCoV HEL <0.128 192 HCoV HEL 0.228 192 HCoV Vero76 <0.4 400HCoV Vero E6 <0.4 400 HCoV HEL 1.28 100 HCoV HEL 4 60 HCoV HEL 0.4 232HCoV HEL 0.212 232 HCov Vero76 12.8 400 HCoV Vero76 0.32 44 HCov Vero760.44 44

Example 19: Methods for Pharmacokinetic Studies in Cynomolgus Macaques

Eight cynomolgus macaques (4 males/4 females) were dosed by oral gavagewith a single dose of EIDD-1931 or a prodrug conjugate as shown in Table2. One week washout periods were allowed between doses. Blood sampleswere collected after each dosing event at predose, and 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2,3, 4, 6, 8, 12, 18 and 24 hrs post dose.

TABLE 2 Study design for pharmacokinetic evaluation of EIDD-1931 and 4prodrug conjugates # Animals Dose level Dose level Feeding Grp #Compound (M/F) mmol/kg (mg/Kg) State 1 EIDD-1931 4/4 0.4 100 Fasted 2EIDD-1931 4/4 0.4 100 Fed 3 EIDD-2800 4/4 0.4 180 Fed 4 EIDD-2801 4/40.4 130 Fed 5 EIDD-2776 4/4 0.4 175 Fed 6 EIDD-2898 4/4 0.4 160 Fed

Aliquots of Plasma were extracted with acetonitrile that included ¹³C₅EIDD-1931 as an Internal Standard. Samples were then vortexed andcentrifuged in a Sorvall RT1 centrifuge (Thermo Fisher, Waltham, Mass.)at 3,500 RPM for 10 minutes. The supernatant was transferred to amicrocentrifuge tube and centrifuged again in a Biofuge pico centrifuge(Heraeus, Hanau, Germany) for 10 minutes at 13,000 rpm. The remainingsupernatant was then transferred to an HPLC vial for analysis.

LC-MS/MS conditions for EIDD-2898. HPLC separation was performed on anAgilent 1200 system (Agilent Technologies, Santa Clara, Calif., USA). AnAtlantis HILIC Silica column, 50×4.6 mm, 5 μm particle size (WatersCorporation, Milford, Mass., USA) was used for the separation ofEIDD-1931, EIDD-2898 and ¹³C₅ EIDD-1931 (used as internal standard) withisocratic mode (70:30) with acetonitrile in 100 mM ammonium acetatebuffer, pH 5.0 at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min over 2 minutes. MassSpectrometry analysis was performed on a QTrap 5500 Mass Spectrometer(AB Sciex, Framingham, Mass.) using Positive Mode ElectrosprayIonization (ESI) in Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM) Mode. Aneight-point standard curve prepared in blank plasma coveredconcentrations range of 10 to 10,000 ng/mL. Separately preparedquality-control samples of 30, 500 and 5000 ng/mL in blank plasma wereanalyzed at the beginning of each sample set to ensure accuracy andprecision within 20%. Calibration in each matrix showed linearity withan R² value of >0.99. Data analysis was performed using Analyst Software(AB Sciex, Framingham).

LC-MS/MS conditions for EIDD-2800 and EIDD-2801. HPLC separation wasperformed on an Agilent 1200 system (Agilent Technologies, Santa Clara,Calif., USA). An Acclaim HILIC-1 Mixed Mode column, 150×4.6 mm, 5 μmparticle size (Thermo Fisher, Waltham, Mass.) was used for theseparation of EIDD-1931, EIDD-2800, EIDD-2801, and ¹³C₅ EIDD-1931 (usedas internal standard) with isocratic mode (90:10) with acetonitrile in100 mM ammonium acetate buffer, pH 5.0 at a flow rate of 1.0 mL/min over5 minutes. Mass Spectrometry analysis was performed on a QTrap 5500 MassSpectrometer (AB Sciex, Framingham, Mass.) using Negative ModeElectrospray Ionization (ESI) in Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM)Mode. An eight-point standard curve prepared in blank plasma coveredconcentrations range of 10 to 10,000 ng/mL. Separately preparedquality-control samples of 30, 500 and 5000 ng/mL in blank plasma wereanalyzed at the beginning of each sample set to ensure accuracy andprecision within 20%. Data analysis was performed using Analyst Software(AB Sciex, Framingham).

Example 20: Pharmacokinetic Parameters from Cynomolgus Macaques

As can be seen from FIGS. 7 through 11, these data show that afteradministration by oral gavage to cynomolgus macaques, the parentribonucleoside is unexpectedly sequestered, largely unchanged, in theenterocytes of the gut. This results in the low apparent bioavailabilityof the compound in cynomolgus macaques. However, when administered viai.v. injection, the compound is widely distributed. As a result of thesestudies, it appears that EIDD-1931 has low bioavailability in cynomolgusmonkeys as a result of inefficient transit/release from intestinal andstomach linings to circulating blood.

The low bioavailability of EIDD-1931 in cynomolgus macaques can besuccessfully addressed by utilizing chemically and/or enzymaticallycleavable prodrug moieties that facilitate the movement of EIDD-1931across the gut wall into the circulating blood. Three prodrugs,EIDD-2800, EIDD-2801, and EIDD-2898, significantly improved thebioavailability if EIDD-1931 by 4-8 fold in cynomolgus macaques as canbe seen from FIGS. 7 through 11.

Additional results are shown in Tables 3 and 4.

TABLE 3 Pharmacokinetic Parameters from Male Cynomolgus MacaquesCompound t_(max) C_(max) AUC_(0->24 h) CL t_(1/2) F* Dosed (h) (nmol/mL)(h · nmol/mL) (L/h*kg) (h) (%) EIDD-1931 0.75 ± 0.28 3.31 ± 1.82 5.75 ±1.99 70.1 ± 18.7 1.2 ± 1.2 ~3 EIDD-2800 0.37 ± 0.14 16.3 ± 13.2 38.9 ±7.58 9.1 ± 1.3 5.5 ± 4.2 ~27 EIDD-2801   2 ± 0.81 8.08 ± 1.32 31.7 ±7.82  13 ± 3.7  1.8 ± 0.91 ~22 EIDD-2898  2.3 ± 0.96 9.1 ± 2.7 26.1 ±5.2  16.4 ± 3.1  0.53 ± 0.16 ~18 EIDD-2776  5 ± 1.2 0.58 ± 0.21  2.6 ±0.65  142 ± 37.3 0.97 ± 0.21 ~2

TABLE 4 Pharmacokinetic Parameters from Female Cynomolgus MacaquesCompound t_(max) C_(max) AUC_(0->24 h) CL t_(1/2) F Dosed (h) (nmol/mL)(h · nmol/mL) (L/h*kg) (h) (%) EIDD-1931 0.87 ± 0.75 3.31 ± 1.99 7.21 ±4.21  65.7 ± 31.6 0.78 ± 0.2  ~3 EIDD-2800 0.31 ± 0.12 8.10 ± 5.06 27.4± 11.5 15.9 ± 7.7 4.4 ± 1.2 ~16 EIDD-2801 1.25 ± 0.5  12.3 ± 2.33 43.8 ±17.0 10.3 ± 5.6 1.9 ± 1.3 ~26 EIDD-2898 1.3 ± 0.5 15.9 ± 8.1  26.9 ±4.8  15.9 ± 3.2 0.55 ± 0.25 ~15 EIDD-2776  3 ± 2.4 0.69 ± 0.26 3.3 ± 2.7 158 ± 85.5  1.2 ± 0.41 ~2

Example 21: Methods for Pharmacokinetic Studies in Ferrets

EIDD-2801 and vehicle control were delivered via single oral gavage(P.O.). EIDD-2801 and vehicle control were delivered via oral gavage(P.O.) twice a day (BID). The first dose was at (−3 hrs) relative tovirus challenge; the second dose at 0 hrs, and then every 12 hrsthereafter for 3.5 days; total 8 doses. The vehicle used consisted of 1%methylcellulose in water (w/v). Female 6-8 month old outbred ferrets(Mustela putorius furo), acquired from Triple F Farms, weighing 0.8-1.0kg, were used for PK and efficacy studies:

-   -   Pharmacokinetics: 8 ferrets total (2 groups, 4 ferrets/group)    -   Efficacy testing: Prophylactic dosing against        A/Netherlands/602/2009 (H1N1) NL/09; 5×10⁴ TCID₅₀/animal        intranasally—12 ferrets total (3 groups, 4 ferrets/group)

Pharmacokinetic study: EIDD-2801 was administered as a suspension byoral gavage in 3.5 mL total volume, followed by catheter flushing withMIRACLEVET solution. Blood samples were collected from the anterior venacava. At 72 hrs pre-dose, 0.5 mL of blood was collected from eachanimal. After dosing, blood samples (0.3 mL) were collected at 0.25,0.5, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 24 hours in ice-cold Li Heparin tubes forplasma. Plasma was prepared within 1 hr after blood collection and wasstored for up to 12 hours on ice before being transferred to −80° C.freezer. Samples were analyzed by LC/MS/MS.

Example 22: Pharmacokinetic Parameters from Ferrets

Pharmacokinetic parameters for EIDD-1931 in ferrets after single dosesof EIDD-2801 are shown in Table 5.

TABLE 5 Pharmacokinetic Parameters from Ferrets Dose C_(max) AUC_(inf)t_(1/2) mg/kg (nmol/mL) (h · nmol/mL) (h) 4  3.5 ± 1.5 13.2 ± 4.8 8.2 ±1.7 20 15.4 ± 1.9  73 ± 32 4.7 ± 1.3 128 100 ± 22 322 ± 43 5.1 ± 0.8 512 209 ± 106  791 ± 391 4.2 ± 0.6

Example 23: Methods for Pharmacokinetic Studies in Mice

ICR (CD-1), 7-8 weeks old mice were acclimated for ˜1 week afterreceipt. The mice were weighed to ±1 gram the day or morning beforedosing to calculate dosing volumes. EIDD-2801 was completely dissolvedin 5 mL of Solution A (PEG 400/Tween 80 (90%/10%)) with warming andvortexing and then was diluted with 5 mL of Solution B (30% Solutol/10%DMA). Mice were dosed p.o. There were 3 mice/group, to be sampled at 8different time points: 0.25, 0.50, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 24 hrs. Blood wascollected at all 7 time points. Blood was obtained by retro-orbitalbleeding under isoflurane anesthesia. Each mouse was sampled once (300μL) and blood transferred immediately to Li heparin microtainers on icewater. The Li-Heparin tubes with blood were gently inverted 2 or 3 timesto mix well; then placed in a rack in ice water until able to centrifuge(≤1 hour). Tubes were spun at ˜2000×g for 10 min in a refrigeratedcentrifuge to separate plasma from RBCs. Plasma was immediatelytransferred to Eppendorf tubes, which were then placed in ice water. Allsamples were frozen on dry ice within ˜1 hr. Samples were stored at −80°C. prior to analysis by LC/MS/MS.

Plasma pharmacokinetic parameters for EIDD-1931 and EIDD-2898 in miceafter single doses of EIDD-2898 are shown in Table 6.

TABLE 6 Pharmacokinetic Parameters from Mice EIDD-2989 Dose t_(max)C_(max) AUC_(inf) t_(1/2) mg/kg Analyte (h) (nmol/mL) (h · nmol/mL) (h)15 1931 0.25 11 10.2 2.9 2898 0.08 23.1 8.23 0.34 225 1931 0.5 69.3 83.44.2 2989 0.5 7.61 9.57 3.1 750 1931 0.5 71.3 228.9 5.2 2989 0.25 7.321.9 6.7

Plasma pharmacokinetic parameters for EIDD-1931 in mice after a singledose of EIDD-2800 (180 mg/kg) is shown in Table 7. No EIDD-2800 (parent)was observed at any time point.

TABLE 7 Pharmacokinetic Parameters from Mice t_(max) C_(max) AUC_(inf)t_(1/2) Analyte (h) (nmol/mL) (h · nmol/mL) (h) EIDD-1931 0.5 11.4 42.51.86

Example 24: Methods for Pharmacokinetic Studies in Rats

Male Sprague Dawley (SD) rats, between 225-249 g in weight, wereacclimated for at least two days before the experiment. The day beforethe experiment, the rats were weighed to determine average dosing volumeof EIDD-2801. For dosing by oral gavage, EIDD-2801 was dissolved in 10%PEG 400, 2.5% Cremophor RH40 in water at 64 mg/mL and dosed at 5 mL/kg.Three rats were euthanized at each time by asphyxiation with carbondioxide. Tissues and plasmas were collected 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, and 24 hourspost-dose. One rat was dosed with the vehicle and euthanized byasphyxiation 6 hours post-dose. Plasma was collected from each animal bysnipping the aorta to collect approximately 0.3 mL of whole blood into alithium heparin tube. Blood was centrifuged at 2000×g for 10 min at 5°C. Plasma was then transferred to a 1.5 mL micro-centrifuge tube andstored at −80° C. until analysis. The brain, spleen, lung, kidney,liver, and heart were collected from each rat. Tissues were snap frozenin liquid nitrogen and stored at −80° C. 30-70 mg pieces of frozenanimal tissue were weighed in 2 mL reinforced tubes and the weights wererecorded. Samples were homogenized in 70% acetonitrile in water thatincluded ¹³C₅-labelled-EIDD-1931 and ¹³C₅-labelled-EIDD-1931-TP asinternal standards at 4° C. using an Omni bead-ruptor (OmniInternational, Inc., Kennesaw, Ga.). Homogenates were transferred to 2mL micro-centrifuge tubes and centrifuged for 5 minutes at 15,000 rpm inan Eppendorf 5415D centrifuge (Eppendorf, Hamburg, Germany) to removelarge solids. The supernatant was then transferred to a new 2 mLmicro-centrifuge tube and centrifuged again in an Eppendorf 5415Dcentrifuge for 10 minutes at 15,000 rpm to remove any remaining solids.The remaining supernatant was transferred to a liquid chromatographymass spectrometer (LCMS) vial and analyzed via LCMS-MS.

Aliquots of rat plasma were extracted with acetonitrile that included¹³C₅-labeled-EIDD-1931 as an Internal Standard. Samples were clarifiedby centrifugation in an Eppendorf 5415D centrifuge for 10 minutes at15,000 rpm. The clarified supernatants were transferred to HPLC vialsfor analysis using qualified method BAM-106.

Samples were maintained at 4° C. in a Leap Pal Autosampler (CTCAnalytics AG, Zwingen, Switzerland). HPLC separation was performed on anAgilent 1200 system (Agilent Technologies, Santa Clara, Calif., USA)equipped with a column oven, UV lamp, and binary pump. For tissuesamples, a SeQuant ZIC-pHILIC (100×4.6 mm, 5 μm) column (MerckMillipore, Burlington, Mass., USA) was used for the separation ofEIDD-1931, EIDD-2781, EIDD-2061, ATP, ¹³C₅-labelled-EIDD-1931, and¹³C₅-labelled-EIDD-1931-TP. Mobile Phase A consisted of 25 mM ammoniumbicarbonate buffer in HPLC grade water pH 9.8 and Mobile phase Bconsisted of pure acetonitrile. An 8.5-minute isocratic HPLC method at35% mobile phase A was performed to separate the analytes. MassSpectrometry analysis was performed on a QTRAP 5500 Mass Spectrometer(AB Sciex, Framingham, Mass., USA) using negative mode ElectrosprayIonization (ESI) in Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM) Mode. An AcclaimPolar Advantage II (3.0×50 mm, 3 μm particle size) column (Thermo FisherScientific, Waltham, Mass.) was used for the analysis of EIDD-2801.Mobile phase A consisted of 100 mM ammonium formate buffer in HPLC gradewater and mobile phase B consisted of pure acetonitrile. A gradientmethod was employed from 5-100% mobile phase B over 3 minutes. MassSpectrometry analysis was performed on an QTRAP 5500 Mass Spectrometer(AB Sciex, Framingham, Mass., USA) using positive mode ElectrosprayIonization (ESI) in Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM) Mode. For plasmasamples, a SeQuant ZIC-pHILIC (100×4.6 mm, 5 μm) column (MerckMillipore, Burlington, Mass., USA) was used for the separation ofEIDD-1931, EIDD-2801, and ¹³C₅-labelled-1931. Mobile Phase A consistedof 25 mM ammonium bicarbonate buffer in HPLC grade water pH 9.8 andMobile phase B consisted of pure acetonitrile. A 4.5-minute isocraticHPLC method at 35% mobile phase A was performed to separate theanalytes. Mass Spectrometry analysis was performed on a QTRAP 5500 MassSpectrometer (AB Sciex, Framingham, Mass., USA) using negative modeElectrospray Ionization (ESI) in Multiple Reaction Monitoring (MRM)Mode. Data analysis was performed using Analyst Software (AB Sciex,Framingham, Mass., USA).

Example 25: Methods for Pharmacokinetic Studies in Dogs

Experimentally non-naïve dogs (from Marshall Biosciences) between theages of 6.5 to 6.8 months, weighing between 7.1 to 7.95 kg wereacclimated to their environment for at least three days prior to thefirst dosing event. Subsequent dosing events were executed after a 7-daywashout period. Dogs were weighed at least once before each dose eventto determine the dosing volume. EIDD-1931 was dissolved in sterilesaline at 8 mg/mL for I.V. dosing. For oral dosing, EIDD-2801 wasresuspended in 1% (v/v) methylcellulose in water at 6, 20, and 60 mg/mL.For I.V. dosing, dogs were dosed with a 1 mL/kg dose volume, and dogsdosed P.O. were dosed with a 5 mL/kg dose volume. Blood samplescollected from dogs dosed by oral gavage were collected pre-dose, 0.25,0.50, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, 12, 18, and 24 hours post-dose. Blood samplescollected from dogs dosed intravenously were collected pre-dose, 0.083,0.25, 0.50, 1, 2, 4, 6, 8, 12, and 24 hours post-dose. Blood sampleswere collected from the jugular and/or cephalic vein intolithium-heparin microtainer tubes, centrifuged at 2000×g for 10 min at5° C., and the plasmas were transferred into fresh tubes and stored at−80° C. before processing for quantitation by LC-MS/MS. 50 μL aliquotsof dog plasma were extracted with 950 μL of acetonitrile that included¹³C₅-labeled-EIDD-1931 as an Internal Standard. Samples were clarifiedby centrifugation at 20,000×g at 4° C. for 5 min. The clarifiedsupernatants were transferred to HPLC vials for analysis. Samples weremaintained at 4° C. in a Leap Pal Autosampler (CTC Analytics AG,Zwingen, Switzerland). HPLC separation was performed on an Agilent 1200system (Agilent Technologies, Santa Clara, Calif., USA) equipped with acolumn oven, UV lamp, and binary pump. A SeQuant ZIC-pHILIC (100×4.6 mm,5 μm) column (Merck Millipore, Burlington, Mass., USA) was used for theseparation of EIDD-1931, EIDD-2801, and ¹³C₅-labeled-EIDD-1931. MobilePhase A consisted of 25 mM ammonium bicarbonate buffer in HPLC gradewater pH 9.8 and Mobile phase B consisted of pure acetonitrile. A4-minute isocratic HPLC method at 35% mobile phase A was performed toseparate the analytes. Mass Spectrometry analysis was performed on anQTRAP 5500 Mass Spectrometer (AB Sciex, Framingham, Mass., USA) usingNegative Mode Electrospray Ionization (ESI) in Multiple ReactionMonitoring (MRM) Mode. Data analysis was performed using AnalystSoftware (AB Sciex, Framingham, Mass., USA). PK parameters arecalculated using the Phoenix WinNonLin 6.4 (Build 6.4.0.768)Non-compartmental analysis tool (Certara, Princeton, N.J., USA).Bioavailability of EIDD-2801 is calculated by comparing the exposure(AUC-inf) of EIDD-1931 after EIDD-2801 oral dosing with the exposure ofEIDD-1931 after intravenous dosing with EIDD-1931 using the formulabelow.

${Oral}\mspace{14mu}{Bioavailability}{= {\frac{Dose_{I.V.}}{Dose_{P.O.}} \times \frac{AUC_{P.O.}}{AUC_{I.V.}}}}$

Plasma pharmacokinetic parameters for EIDD-1931 in dogs after a singledose of EIDD-2800 (140 mg/kg) is shown in Table 8. No EIDD-2800 (parent)was observed at any time point.

TABLE 8 Pharmacokinetic Parameters from Dogs t_(max) C_(max) AUC_(inf)t_(1/2) Analyte (h) (nmol/mL) (h · nmol/mL) (h) EIDD-1931 1.4 ± 0.5112.8 ± 21.1 497.7 ± 40.4 4.8 ± 1

Example 26: Pharmacokinetic Parameters from Mice

Test article was incubated in triplicate at 1.00 μM in pooled mixedgender human plasma (BioIVT, K₂EDTA), in pooled male CD-1 mouse plasma(BioIVT, K₂EDTA), in pooled male Sprague-Dawley rat plasma (BioIVT,lithium heparin). Incubations were performed in 13×100 mm glass culturetubes. Samples were placed in a water bath shaker set at 37° C. andshaken at 150 rpm. Procaine, Benfluorex or Enalapril (1 μM, each) wererun in parallel as a positive controls for human, mouse or rat plasmaactivity, respectively.

Aliquots of 100 μL were taken at the following time-points: 0, 5, 15,30, 60, and 120 minutes. These aliquots were mixed with 400 μL of 100%acetonitrile in 1.7-mL conical polypropylene microcentrifuge tubes.Samples were vortexed for about 10 seconds and then clarified bycentrifugation (2 minutes at 15,000 g). Supernatants were analyzed byLC-MS/MS.

HPLC separation was performed on an Agilent 1200 system (AgilentTechnologies, Santa Clara, Calif., USA) equipped with a column oven, UVlamp, and binary pump. A Thermo Hypercarb PGC (150×4.6 mm, 5 μm) column(ThermoFisher, Waltham, Mass. USA) was used for the separation. MobilePhase A consisted of 100 mM Ammonium Bicarbonate buffer in HPLC gradeWater (pH 10) and Mobile phase B consisted of neat acetonitrile. Agradient 0-85% of B was run for 3 minutes followed by 0% B for 4 minuteswas used for the separation. Mass Spectrometry analysis was performed ona Triple Quad 5500 Mass Spectrometer (AB Sciex, Farmingham, Mass., USA)using Negative Mode Electrospray Ionization (ESI) in Multiple ReactionMonitoring (MRM) Mode. Data analysis was performed using AnalystSoftware (AB Sciex, Farmingham, Mass., USA).

Analyte concentrations were calculated based on standard curve.Half-lives (tin) were calculated by plotting the natural logarithm ofthe analyte concentration vs. time and obtaining the slope of the line.Assuming first-order kinetics, the elimination rate constant, k, is thenegative (−) of the slope of the plot (In [μM] vs. time). Half-life(t_(1/2)) (min)=−0.693/(slope).

Example 27: Plasma and Liver Microsome Stability for EIDD-2800, 2801,and 2898

Test article was incubated in triplicate at 1.00 μM in 100 mM phosphatebuffer (pH 7.4), Phase I cofactors (NADPH Regenerating System) and 0.5mg (total protein) from pooled gender human liver microsomes (BioIVT),pooled male CD-1 mouse liver microsomes (XenoTech) or pooled maleSprague-Dawley rat liver microsomes (BioIVT). Incubations were performedin 13×100 mm glass culture tubes. Samples were placed in a water bathshaker set at 37° C. and shaken at 150 rpm. Verapamil (1 μM) was run inparallel as a positive control.

HPLC separation was performed on an Agilent 1200 system (AgilentTechnologies, Santa Clara, Calif., USA) equipped with a column oven, UVlamp, and binary pump. A Thermo Hypercarb PGC (150×4.6 mm, 5 μm) column(ThermoFisher, Waltham, Mass. USA) was used for the separation. MobilePhase A consisted of 100 mM Ammonium Bicarbonate buffer in HPLC gradeWater (pH 10) and Mobile phase B consisted of neat acetonitrile. Agradient 0-85% of B was run for 3 minutes followed by 0% B for 4 minuteswere used for the separation. Mass Spectrometry analysis was performedon a Triple Quad 5500 Mass Spectrometer (AB Sciex, Framingham, Mass.,USA) using Negative Mode Electrospray Ionization (ESI) in MultipleReaction Monitoring (MRM) Mode. Data analysis was performed usingAnalyst Software (AB Sciex, Framingham, Mass., USA).

Analyte concentrations were calculated based on Standard curve.Half-lives (tin) were calculated by plotting the natural logarithm ofthe analyte concentration vs. time and obtaining the slope of the line.Assuming first-order kinetics, the elimination rate constant, k, is thenegative (−) of the slope of the plot (In [μM] vs. time). Half-life(t_(1/2)) (min)=−0.693/(slope).

TABLE 9 Substrate Species Plasmat½ (min) Liver Microsomes t½ (min)EIDD-2800 Mouse 1 <1 Monkey 2 2 Human 1 1 EIDD-2801 Mouse 1 2 Rat 1 5Dog 192 1 Monkey 24 1 Human 63 73 EIDD-2898 Mouse 144 6 Monkey 138 13Human 198 14

Example 28: Pharmacokinetic Parameters from Mice

Female ICR (CD-1™) mice (from Envigo, N.J.), 6-8 weeks of age, were usedin the studies. Drug was administered by oral gavage (PO) in 240 mMcitrate buffer pH 3±0.3 or intraperitoneally (IP) in saline. Bloodsamples were collected at 0.08, 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 4, 8, and 24 h post IPadministration, and at 0.25, 0.5, 1, 2, 3, 4, 8, and 24 h post oraladministration. Plasmas were prepared within 30 min after collection bycentrifugation at 2000 g for 10 min at 4° ° C. Mouse organs (lung,spleen liver, kidney, heart and brain) were collected from all miceimmediately following blood collection starting from 0.5 h post dose.The tissues were immediately snap-frozen in liquid nitrogen and storedat −80° C. until they were analyzed by LC-MS/MS.

Frozen mouse tissues (˜50 mg) were extracted with 0.45 ml of cold 70%acetonitrile in water by homogenization in an Omni Bead-Ruptor (OmniInternational, Kennesaw, Ga.). The extracts were centrifuged for 10 minat 2000 g. The supernatants were transferred to micro-centrifuge tubesand centrifuged again for 10 min at 14,000 g. The clarified supernatantswere transferred to HPLC vials and Internal Standards were added.

HPLC separation was performed on an Agilent 1200 system (AgilentTechnologies, Santa Clara, Calif., USA). A SeQuant ZIC-pHILIC 5-μm, 100by 4.6 mm column (The Nest group, USA) was used for separations. HPLCseparation of tissue extracts was performed using a linear gradient modeof acetonitrile (85-40%) in 25 mM ammonium bicarbonate buffer, pH 9.4 ata flow rate of 0.75 ml/min over 9 min. Mass spectrometry analysis wasperformed on a QTrap 5500 Mass Spectrometer (AB Sciex, Framingham,Mass.) using Negative Mode Electrospray Ionization (ESI) in MultipleReaction Monitoring (MRM) Mode. For organ tissue analysis seven-pointstandard curves were prepared in blank tissue lysates spanningconcentrations from 1.49 to 1490 ng/mL. Calibration in each matrixshowed linearity with an R2 value of >0.99. Data analysis was performedusing Analyst Software (AB Sciex, Framingham). Pharmacokineticparameters were calculated using Phoenix WinNonlin Non-compartmentalanalysis software (Certara, Princeton, N.J.).

Tissue pharmacokinetic parameters for EIDD-1931 and EIDD-2061(EIDD-1931-5′-triphosphate) in mice after single doses of EIDD-2898 isshown in Table 10 and FIGS. 5 and 6.

TABLE 10 Tissue Pharmacokinetic Parameters from Mice Spleen Brain LungEIDD-2898 Dose AUC_(0->t) C_(max) AUC_(0->t) C_(max) AUC_(0->t) C_(max)mg/kg Analyte (h · nmol/g) (nmol/g) (h · nmol/g) (nmol/g) (h · nmol/g)(nmol/g) 225 1931 536.4 285.1 202.4 12.6 113.4 76.7 2061 110.8 9.9 63.13.5 35.0 2.5 750 1931 1420.8 373.1 107.9 18.8 386.9 82.4 2061 257.0 24.764.1 5.5 120.2 10.9

Example 29: Protocol for Evaluating EIDD-2801 Prophylactic Treatment ina Mouse Model of SARS Infection

Female and male 20-week-old C57BL/6J mice were used after a five day orgreater acclimation period in BSL3. For each sex, animals were randomlyassigned to treatment groups and individually marked with ear punches.The virus stock utilized for these studies was derived from theinfectious clone of the mouse adapted SARS-CoV MA15 (MA15) strain. Afterelectroporation of Vero E6 cells with viral genomic RNA from SARS MA15,supernatant was harvested when the monolayer exhibited >80% CPE. Theresultant stock was passaged twice on Vero E6 cells to generate aworking stock with a titer of 6.3×10⁷ pfu/ml.

The large left lung lobe of each mouse was harvested into a 2 mL screwcap tube containing glass beads and 1 mL PBS. This sample was frozen at−80° C. until the plaque assay was performed. 24 hr prior to performingthe plaque assay, 6-well plates of Vero E6 cells were seeded at 500,000cells/well/2 mL. Cells were incubated at 37° C. in 5% CO₂ for 24 hr. Onthe day of the assay, lungs were homogenized using a Roche Magnalyzer,lung homogenates were clarified via centrifugation at >10,000×g,serially diluted in PBS, added to monolayers of Vero E6 cells, andincubated at 37° C. with 5% CO₂ for 1 hr after which cells wereoverlayed with medium containing 0.8% agarose. Two days later,monolayers were stained with neutral red viability stain to aid inplaque visualization. The numbers of plaques per virus diluted wereenumerated to generate the plaque forming units per lung lobe(pfu/lobe).

Equivalent numbers of male and female 20-25-week-old SPF C57BL/6J (Stock000664 Jackson Labs) were used for these studies. Mice were randomlyassigned to each treatment group. Groups to be infected with SARS-CoVwere comprised of 10 mice (5 male/5 female). To control for potentialeffects associated with oral dosing on animal weight or pulmonaryfunction, as well as the effect of the tested compound, two smaller“sham” infected groups will also be included (n=6, 3 males and 3 femaleseach). EIDD-2801 or vehicle control was delivered via oral gavage (P.O.)twice a day (BID). The first dose was initiated at −2 hr relative tovirus challenge; the second dose was at 12 hpi, and then every 12 hrsthereafter for 5 days; total 10 doses. Mice were anaesthetized with amixture of ketamine/xylazine prior to intranasal infection with a doseof 1×10⁴ plaque forming units (PFU) of SARS-CoV MA15 strain in 0.05 mLdiluted in PBS at time 0 hpi. All mice were weighed daily, and a subsetof mice were assayed by whole body plethysmography (4 mice 2 males and 2females per treatment group) to determine pulmonary function daily for 5days post infection. Following sacrifice at Day 5 post infection, lungswere assessed for lung hemorrhage score. Tissue was then removed forvirus lung titer and pathology. The large left lobe was harvested forvirus lung titer, and the lower right lobe was harvested for pathology.

Whole body plethysmography: Pulmonary function was monitored once dailyvia whole-body plethysmography (Buxco Respiratory Solutions, DSI Inc.).Mice destined for this analysis were chosen prior to infection. Briefly,after a 30-minute acclimation time in the plethysmograph, data for 11parameters was recorded every 2 seconds for 5 minutes.

Statistical analysis: All statistical data analysis was performed inGraphpad Prism 7. Statistical significance for each endpoint wasdetermined with specific statistical tests. For each test, a p-value<0.05 was considered significant. For percent starting weight and wholebody plethysmography, we performed a two-way ANOVA and Dunnet's multiplecomparison test. For lung hemorrhage and virus lung titer, we performeda one-way ANOVA with a Kruskall-Wallace multiple comparison test.

Mice infected with SARS were treated prophylactically with EIDD-2801.Effect of treatment on lung viral titers can be found in FIG. 12.

Example 30: Protocol for Evaluating EIDD-2801 Time of Treatment in aMouse Model of SARS Infection

Female and male 25-29-week-old C57BL/6J mice were used after a five dayor greater acclimation period in BSL3. For each sex, animals wererandomly assigned to treatment groups and individually marked with earpunches. The virus stock utilized for these studies was derived from theinfectious clone of the mouse adapted SARS-CoV MA15 (MA15) strain thatwas generated in the Baric laboratory. After electroporation of Vero E6cells with viral genomic RNA from SARS MA15, supernatant was harvestwhen the monolayer exhibited >80% CPE. The resultant stock was passagedtwice on Vero E6 cells to generate a working stock with a titer of6.3×10⁷ pfu/ml. The lower right lung lobe of each mouse was harvestedinto a 2 mL screw cap tube containing glass beads and 1 mL PBS. Thissample was frozen at −80° C. until the plaque assay was performed. 24 hrprior to performing the plaque assay, 6-well plates of Vero E6 cellswere seeded at 500,000 cells/well/2 ml. Cells were incubated at 37° C.in 5% CO₂ for 24 hr. On the day of the assay, lungs were homogenizedusing a Roche Magnalyzer, lung homogenates were clarified viacentrifugation at >10,000×g, serially diluted in PBS, added tomonolayers of Vero E6 cells, and incubated at 37° C. with 5% CO₂ for 1hr after which cells were overlayed with medium containing 0.8% agarose.Two days later, monolayers were stained with neutral red viability stainto aid in plaque visualization. The numbers of plaques per virus dilutedwere enumerated to generate the plaque forming units per lung lobe(pfu/lobe). Equivalent numbers of male and female 25-29-week-old SPFC57BL/6J were used for these studies. Mice were randomly assigned toeach treatment group. Groups to be infected with SARS-CoV were comprisedof 10 mice (5 male/5 female). EIDD-2801 or vehicle control was deliveredvia oral gavage (P.O.) twice a day (BID). We initiated dosing at −2 hr,+12 hr, +24 hr or +48 hr relative to virus challenge. Mice wereanaesthetized with a mixture of ketamine/xylazine prior to intranasalinfection with a dose of 1×10⁴ plaque forming units (PFU) of SARS-CoVMA15 strain in 0.05 mL diluted in PBS at time 0 hpi. All mice wereweighed daily, and a subset of mice were assayed by whole bodyplethysmography (4 females per treatment group) daily to determinepulmonary function. Following sacrifice at 5 dpi, lungs were assessedfor lung hemorrhage score. Tissue was then removed for virus lung titerand pathology. The large left lobe was harvested for pathology and thelower left lobe was harvested for virus titer. Pulmonary function wasmonitored once daily via whole-body plethysmography (Buxco RespiratorySolutions, DSI Inc.). Mice destined for this analysis were chosen priorto infection. Briefly, after a 30-minute acclimation time in theplethysmograph, data for 11 parameters was recorded every 2 seconds for5 minutes. All statistical data analysis was performed in Graphpad Prism7. Statistical significance for each endpoint was determined withspecific statistical tests. For each test, a p-value <0.05 wasconsidered significant. For percent starting weight and whole bodyplethysmography, we performed a two-way ANOVA and Dunnet's multiplecomparison test. For lung hemorrhage and virus lung titer, we performeda one-way ANOVA with a Kruskall-Wallace multiple comparison test.

Mice infected with SARS were treated with EIDD-2801. Effect of treatmenton lung hemorrhage scores and lung viral titers can be found in FIGS. 13and 14, respectively.

Example 31: Protocol for Evaluating EIDD-2801 Therapeutic Treatment in aMouse Model of MERS Infection

Female and male 10-11-week-old C57BL/6J 288/330 DPP4 mice created andbred by the Baric Laboratory were used after a five day or greateracclimation period in BSL3. For each sex, animals were randomly assignedto treatment groups and individually marked with ear punches. The virusstock utilized for these studies was derived from a plaque purifiedisolate of the mouse adapted MERS-CoV p35C4 (MERS) strain that wasgenerated in the Baric laboratory. After plaque purification, virus waspassaged twice on Vero CC81 cells. The resultant stock titer was of1.1×10⁸ pfu/ml. The lower right lung lobe of each mouse was harvestedinto a 2 mL screw cap tube containing glass beads and 1 mL PBS. Thissample was frozen at −80° C. until the plaque assay was performed. 24 hrprior to performing the plaque assay, 6-well plates of Vero CC81 cellswere seeded at 500,000 cells/well/2 ml. Cells were incubated at 37° C.in 5% CO₂ for 24 hr. On the day of the assay, lungs were homogenizedusing a Roche Magnalyzer, lung homogenates were clarified viacentrifugation at >10,000×g, serially diluted in PBS, added tomonolayers of Vero CC81 cells, and incubated at 37° C. with 5% CO₂ for 1hr after which cells were overlayed with medium containing 0.8% agarose.Three days later, monolayers were stained with neutral red viabilitystain to aid in plaque visualization. The number of plaques per virusdiluted were enumerated to generate the plaque forming units per lunglobe (pfu/lobe). Equivalent numbers of 10-11-week-old C57BL/6J 288/330DPP4 mice were randomly assigned to each treatment group for thesestudies. Each group was comprised of 10 mice (5 male/5 female).EIDD-2801 or vehicle control was delivered via oral gavage (P.O.) twicea day (BID) beginning at −2 hr and then every 12 hr thereafter. Micewere anaesthetized with a mixture of ketamine/xylazine prior tointranasal infection with a dose of 5×10⁴ plaque forming units (PFU) ofMERS strain in 0.05 mL diluted in PBS at time 0 hpi. All mice wereweighed daily, and a subset of mice were assayed by whole bodyplethysmography (4 females per treatment group) daily to determinepulmonary function. Following sacrifice at 5 dpi, lungs were assessedfor lung hemorrhage score. Tissue was then removed for virus lung titerand pathology. The large left lobe was harvested for pathology and thelower left lobe was harvested for virus titer. Pulmonary function wasmonitored once daily via whole-body plethysmography (Buxco RespiratorySolutions, DSI Inc.). Mice destined for this analysis were chosen priorto infection. Briefly, after a 30-minute acclimation time in theplethysmograph, data for 11 parameters was recorded every 2 seconds for5 minutes.

All statistical data analysis was performed in Graphpad Prism 7.Statistical significance for each endpoint was determined with specificstatistical tests. For each test, a p-value <0.05 was consideredsignificant. For percent starting weight and whole-body plethysmography,we performed a two-way ANOVA and Dunnet's multiple comparison test. Forlung hemorrhage, we performed a one-way ANOVA with a Kruskall-Wallacemultiple comparison test.

Mice infected with MERS were treated with EIDD-2801. Effect of treatmenton lung hemorrhage scores can be found in FIG. 15.

Example 32: Method for Evaluating Cell Uptake and Metabolism ofEIDD-2801 in Vero Cells

Three 24-well plates were plated with primary vero cells at a seedingdensity of 0.350×10⁶/mL viable cells per well. The plates were incubatedat 37° C./5% CO₂ overnight to allow the cells to attach. A 40 mMsolution of EIDD-2801 in 100% dimethylsulfoxide was prepared. From the40 mM stock solution, a 20 μM solution of EIDD-2801 was prepared in 25mL of complete Dulbeccos' Modified Eagle Medium. For compound treatmentplates, the media was aspirated, and 1.0 mL of 20 μM EIDD-2801 incomplete Dulbeccos' Modified Eagle Medium was added to the appropriatewells. A separate plate of cells was prepared with no compound added.The plates were then incubated at 37° C./5% CO₂ for the following timepoints: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 16 and 24 hours. The non-treated plate wassampled at 0 hrs. After incubation at the desired time points, cellswere washed 2× with 1.0 mL of DPBS. Cells were extracted by adding 500μL of 70% acetonitrile/30% water spiked with the internal standard toeach well treated with EIDD-2801. The non-treated blank plate wasextracted with 500 μL of 70% acetonitrile/30% water per well. Thesamples were pipetted up and down several times. The samples weretransferred to labeled microcentrifuge tubes. The samples werecentrifuged at 16,000×g for 10 minutes at 4° C. 300 μL of supernatantwas transferred to labeled HPLC vials, and the samples were analyzed byLC-MS/MS. Results are shown in Table 11.

TABLE 11 Analyte C_(max) t_(max) AUC_(0->t) Analyte (pmol/M Cells) (h)(pmol · h/M cells) EIDD-1931 (Nuc) 13.5 24 228.6 EIDD-2061 (TP) 872.0 1613850 EIDD-2801 (Parent) 121.2 3 1724

Example 33: Method for Evaluating Cell Uptake and Metabolism ofEIDD-2801 in Huh-7 Cells

Four 24-well plates were plated with Huh-7 cells at a seeding density of0.35×10⁶/mL viable cells per well. The plates were incubated at 37°C./5% CO₂ overnight to allow the cells to attach. A 40 mM stock solutionof EIDD-2801 was prepared in 100% dimethylsulfoxide. From the 40 mMsolution, a 20 μM solution of EIDD-2801 in 25 mL of complete Dulbeccos'Modified Eagle Medium was prepared by pipetting 12.5 μL of EIDD-2801into the media. For compound treatment plates, the media was aspirated,and 1.0 mL of 20 μM EIDD-2801 solution in complete Dulbeccos' ModifiedEagle Medium was added to the appropriate wells. A separate plate ofcells had no compound added and was aspirated and replaced with mediawithout compound. The plates were incubated at 37° C./5% CO₂ for thefollowing time points: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 16 and 24 hours. A non-treatedplate was 0 hrs sample. After incubation at the desired time points,cells were washed 2× with 1.0 mL of DPBS. Cells were extracted by adding500 μL of 70% acetonitrile/30% water spiked with the internal standardto each well treated with EIDD-2801. The non-treated blank plate wasextracted with 500 μL of 70% acetonitrile/30% water per well without aninternal standard. The samples were pipetted up and down several times.The samples were transferred to labeled microcentrifuge tubes. Thesamples were centrifuged at 16,000×g for 10 minutes at 4° C. 350 μL ofsupernatant was transferred to labeled 5 mL tubes or if samples were notbeing dried down put in labeled HPLC vials. Samples were analyzed byLC-MS/MS. Results are shown in Table 12.

TABLE 12 Analyte C_(max) t_(max) AUC_(0->t) Analyte (pmol/M Cells) (h)(pmol · h/M cells) EIDD-1931 (Nuc) 29.0 24 449.2 EIDD-2061 (TP) 1113.324 14640 EIDD-2801 (Parent) 77.5 2 1025

Example 34: Method for Evaluating Cell Uptake and Metabolism ofEIDD-2801 in HepG2 Cells

Three 24-well plates were plated with primary vero cells at a seedingdensity of 0.350×10⁶/mL viable cells per well. The plates were incubatedat 37° C./5% CO₂ overnight to allow the cells to attach. A 40 mM stocksolution of EIDD-2801 in 100% dimethylsulfoxide was prepared. From the40 mM solution, a 20 μM solution of EIDD-2801 was prepared in 25 mL ofcomplete RPMI media. For compound treatment plates, the media wasaspirated, and 1.0 mL of 20 μM EIDD-2801 in complete RPMI media wasadded to the appropriate wells. A separate plate of cells was preparedwith no compound added. The plates were then incubated at 37° C./5% CO₂for the following time points: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 16 and 24 hours. Thenon-treated plate was sampled at 0 hrs. After incubation at the desiredtime points, cells were washed 2× with 1.0 mL of DPBS. Cells wereextracted by adding 500 μL of 70% acetonitrile/30% water spiked with theinternal standard to each well treated with EIDD-2801. The non-treatedblank plate was extracted with 500 μL of 70% acetonitrile/30% water perwell. The samples were pipetted up and down several times. The sampleswere transferred to labeled microcentrifuge tubes. The samples werecentrifuged at 16,000×g for 10 minutes at 4° C. 300 μL of supernatantwas transferred to labeled HPLC vials, and the samples were analyzed byLC-MS/MS. Results are shown in Table 13.

TABLE 13 C_(max) t_(max) AUC_(0->t) Analyte (pmol/M Cells) (h) (pmol ·h/M cells) EIDD-1931 (Nuc) 13.4 16 249.8 EIDD-2061 (TP) 470.3 16 299.8EIDD-2801 (Parent) 18.9 3 360.3

Example 35: Method for Evaluating Cell Uptake and Metabolism ofEIDD-2801 in CEM Cells

Three 24-well plates were plated with primary vero cells at a seedingdensity of 2×10⁶/mL viable cells per well. The plates were incubated at37° C./5% CO₂ overnight to allow the cells to attach. A 40 mM stocksolution of EIDD-2801 in 100% dimethylsulfoxide was prepared. From the40 mM solution, a 40 μM solution of EIDD-2801 was prepared in 25 mL ofcomplete RPMI media. For compound treatment plates, the media wasaspirated, and 1.0 mL of 40 μM EIDD-2801 in complete RPMI media wasadded to the appropriate wells. A separate plate of cells was preparedwith no compound added. The plates were then incubated at 37° C./5% CO₂for the following time points: 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 16 and 24 hours. Thenon-treated plate was sampled at 0 hrs. After incubation at the desiredtime points, cells were washed 2× with 1.0 mL of DPBS. Cells wereextracted by adding 500 μL of 70% acetonitrile/30% water spiked with theinternal standard to each well treated with EIDD-2801. The non-treatedblank plate was extracted with 500 μL of 70% acetonitrile/30% water perwell. The samples were pipetted up and down several times. The sampleswere transferred to labeled microcentrifuge tubes. The samples werecentrifuged at 16,000×g for 10 minutes at 4° C. 300 μL of supernatantwas transferred to labeled HPLC vials, and the samples were analyzed byLC-MS/MS. Results are shown in Table 14.

TABLE 14 C_(max) t_(max) AUC_(0->t) Analyte (pmol/M Cells) (h) (pmol ·h/M cells) EIDD-1931 (Nuc) 0.3 3 5.8 EIDD-2061 (TP) 171.3 24 2355EIDD-2801 (Parent) 5.4 4 85.3

Example 36: EIDD-1931 COVID-19 (SARS-2) Activity

The same protocol used in Example 18 was followed test the activity ofEIDD-1931 against SARS-CoV2. Results are shown in Table 15.

TABLE 15 Cell EC₅₀ EC₉₀ CC₅₀ Virus Line (μM) (μM) (μM) COVID-19 Vero 0.3— >10 SARS/COVID-19 Huh-7 0.07 — — nsp12 chimera-luc

Example 37: Phase I Human data

Single and multiple doses of EIDD-2801 were evaluated in afirst-in-human, phase 1, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlledstudy in healthy volunteers, which included evaluation of the effect offood on pharmacokinetics. See Painter, W., et al. Human Safety,Tolerability, and Pharmacokinetics of a Novel Broad-Spectrum OralAntiviral Compound, Molnupiravir, with Activity Against SARS-CoV-2,MedRxiv, Dec. 14, 2020 https://doi.org/10.1101/2020.12.10.2023577, whichis incorporated by reference herein in its entirety.

Eligible subjects were randomized in a 3:1 ratio to either EIDD-2801 orplacebo in the single- and multiple-ascending-dose parts of the study.Each cohort comprised 8 subjects, with single oral doses of 50 to 1600mg administered in the single-ascending-dose part and twice-daily (BID)doses of 50 to 800 mg administered for 5.5 days in themultiple-ascending-dose part. Subjects were followed for 14 daysfollowing completion of dosing for assessments of safety, tolerability,and pharmacokinetics. Subjects in the food-effect evaluation wererandomized in a 1:1 ratio to either 200 mg EIDD-2801 in the fed statefollowed by 200 mg EIDD-2801 in the fasted state, or vice versa, with a14-day washout period between doses. A capsule formulation was used inall parts of the study, with the exception of single ascending doses≤800 mg, where an oral solution formulation was used.

Sixty-four subjects received a single dose of between 50 and 1600 mgEIDD-2801 or placebo; 55 subjects received between 50 and 800 mgEIDD-2801 or placebo BID for 5.5 days; and 10 subjects received a singledose of 200 mg EIDD-2801 in the fed state followed by a single dose of200 mg EIDD-2801 in the fasted state after a washout period of 14 days,or vice versa. Additionally, 1 subject in the multiple-ascending-dosepart received 800 mg EIDD-2801 BID for 3 days, but the subject wasdiscontinued from dosing by the investigator on Day 4. All subjectscompleted the protocol-specified study procedures and assessments.

Subjects were aged between 19 and 60 years, with a mean body mass indexbetween 24.4 and 25.4 kg/M². The majority of subjects were white andmale. There were no other notable differences in subject demographybetween cohorts, except for age, where the mean age was higher in thefood-effect evaluation cohort, the 50-mg EIDD-2801 single-dose cohort,and in the 100-mg EIDD-2801 multiple-dose cohort.

Adverse events were graded using the Division of Microbiology andInfectious Diseases (DMID) toxicity grading, dated March 2014.

Single ascending doses. Overall, 37.5% of subjects reported an adverseevent (Table 16). There were no apparent dose-related trends, with agreater proportion of subjects reporting adverse events followingadministration of placebo (43.8%) than following administration ofEIDD-2801 (35.4%). Only 1 moderate adverse event (headache; Grade 2) wasreported following administration of EIDD-2801, which occurred at the400-mg dose level. One subject also reported moderate adverse events(nausea and headache; Grade 2) following administration of placebo. Nosevere (Grade 3) adverse events were reported. The most frequentlyreported adverse event was headache, which was reported by 18.8% ofsubjects who were administered placebo and 12.5% of subjects who wereadministered EIDD-2801.

Multiple ascending doses. Overall, 44.6% of subjects reported an adverseevent (Table 17). There were no apparent dose-related trends, with agreater proportion of subjects reporting adverse events followingadministration of placebo (50.0%) than following administration ofEIDD-2801 (42.9%). With the exception of 1 subject who reported moderate(Grade 2) events of oropharyngeal pain, pain in extremity, andinfluenza-like illness, all adverse events were mild (Grade 1) inseverity. The most frequently reported adverse event was diarrhea, whichwas reported by 7.1% of subjects who were administered EIDD-2801 and7.1% of subjects who were administered placebo. One subject discontinuedstudy drug administration on Day 4 because of an adverse event of mild,truncal, maculopapular, pruritic rash following multiple BID doses of800 mg EIDD-2801, which was considered by the investigator to be relatedto the study drug. Following discontinuation, the subject wasadministered potent topical steroid treatment and anti-histamines, andpruritis and rash had both resolved within 18 days.

Food-effect evaluation. Three subjects in the food-effect evaluationeach reported 1 adverse event, all of which were mild (Grade 1) inseverity.

TABLE 16 Placebo 50 mg 100 mg 200 mg 400 mg 600 mg 800 mg 1200 mg 1600mg (N = 16) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N =6) Overall (n, [nE]) 7 [12] 2 [4] — 3 [4] 3 [5] 4 [7] 2 [5] 1 [2] 2 [8]Severity Mild 7 [19] 2 [4] — 3 [4] 3 [4] 4 [7] 2 [5] 1 [2] 2 [8](Grade 1) Moderate 1 [2]  — — — 1 [1] — — — — (Grade 2) Severe — — — — —— — — — (Grade 3) Related 2 [4]  1 [1] — — — 1 [1] — — — Preferred TermsReported By More Than 1 Subject (n) Headache 3 1 — — 1 3 1 — — Cathetersite pain* 1 — — — 1 1 — — — Nausea 1 — — 1 — 1 — — —

1 — — — — — 1 1 — Back pain — — — — — 1 1 — — Feeling hot — — — — 2 — —— — Pain in extremity 1 1 — — — — — — — Abbreviations: n = number ofsubjects with an adverse event; nE = number of adverse events; N =number of subjects. *various cannula site pain

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TABLE 17 Placebo 50 mg 100 mg 200 mg 300 mg 400 mg 600 mg 800 mg BID BIDBID BID BID BID BID BID (N = 14) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6)(N = 6) (N = 6) Overall (n, [nE]) 7 [11] 2 [2] 3 [3] 3 [9] 2 [3] 3 [5] 2[2] 3 [5] Severity Mild 7 [11] 2 [2] 3 [3] 3 [6] 2 [3] 3 [5] 2 [2] 3 [5](Grade 1) Moderate — — — 1 [3] — — — — (Grade 2) Severe — — — — — — — —(Grade 3) Related 3 [4]  — — 2 [3] 1 [1] — 1 [1] 3 [4] Preferred TermsReported By More Than 1 Subject (n) Diarrhoea 1 — — 1 — — 1 1 Back pain— — 2 — 1 — — — Headache — — 1 — 2 — — — Somnolence 2 — — — — 1 — —Abbreviations: BID = twice daily; n = number of subjects with an adverseevent; nE = number of adverse events; N = number of subjects.

There were no serious adverse events reported in this study and therewere no trends of increased frequency or severity of adverse events withhigher doses of EIDD-2801.

There were no clinically significant findings or dose-related trends inclinical laboratory. vital signs, and electrocardiogram data. Thedose-limiting toxicity in one Investigational New Drug-enabling study(in the dog, the most sensitive species) was bone marrow toxicity andincluded reversible reductions in platelet counts; however, noclinically significant changes in hematological parameters were seen inthis study.

Dose escalations were discontinued before a maximum tolerated dose wasreached because plasma exposures that were expected to be efficaciousbased on scaling from animal models of seasonal and pandemic influenzawere exceeded.

Pharmacokinetics

Single ascending doses. Concentrations of EIDD-2801 were generally notquantifiable at doses up to 800 mg, with the exception of the 0.25-hourtimepoint after doses of 600 and 800 mg, where concentrations werequantifiable in 5 and 4 subjects, respectively, and the 0.5-hourtimepoint after a dose of 800 mg, where concentrations were quantifiablein all subjects. At doses of 1200 and 1600 mg, concentrations ofEIDD-2801 were quantifiable at 1 or more timepoints between 0.25 and 1.5hours postdose in all subjects. EIDD-2801 pharmacokinetic parameterswere not calculable for doses ≤400 mg; however, at doses ≥600 mg,maximum observed concentration (C_(max)), time of C_(max) (t_(max)), andtime of last quantifiable concentration were calculable. Followingadministration of between 600 and 1600 mg EIDD-2801, values of meanC_(max) were up to 13.2 ng/mL and values of median t_(max) were between0.25 and 0.75 hours. It should be noted that EIDD-2801 concentrationsrepresented only approximately 0.2% of EIDD-1931 concentrations andt_(max) of EIDD-2801 occurred at the first sampling timepoint for the600-mg dose level, and therefore C_(max) may have been underestimated.At doses of ≥800 mg, trace amounts of EIDD-2801 were detected in theurine, which represented approximately 0.002% of the dose.

Following oral administration of EIDD-2801 at doses up to 800 mg.EIDD-1931 appeared rapidly in plasma, with a median t_(max) of 1.00 hourpostdose in all dose cohorts, after which plasma concentrations declinedin an essentially monophasic manner with geometric mean terminalelimination half-lives (t_(1/2)) of between 0.910 and 1.29 hourspostdose (Table 18 and FIGS. 16-18). However, at doses of 1200 and 1600mg, median t_(max) was delayed, with median t_(max) occurring at 1.75and 1.50 hours, respectively. Plasma concentrations at doses of 1200 and1600 mg were quantifiable, along with a second slower elimination phase,where mean t_(1/2) was longer with values of 1.81 and 4.59 hours,respectively.

TABLE 18 50 mg 100 mg 200 mg 400 mg 600 mg 800 mg 1200 mg 1600 mgParameter (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N =6) AUC_(last) 415 917 1810 4000 6120 8720 13800 20700 (ng · h/mL) (27.4)(27.5) (20.0) (20.2) (21.6) (10.4) (11.7) (31.4) AUC_(inf) 432 932 18304610 6130 8740 13800 20700 (ng · h/mL) (26.5) (27.0) (19.6) (20.2)(21.4) (10.4) (11.8) (31.4) C_(max) 223 454 926 1850 2720 3640 4500 6350(ng/mL) (46.2) (42.2) (12.6) (22.7) (27.0) (13.4) (17.9) (20.6) t_(max)1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.00 1.75 1.50 (h) (0.517-1.00) (0.500-1.50)(0.500-1.00) (0.500-1.00) (1.00-1.00) (0.500-1.00) (1.00-2.50)(1.00-2.00) t_(1/2) 0.945 0.907 1.02 1.03 1.08 1.29 1.81 4.59 (h) (12.1)(10.1) (16.4) (8.86) (10.3) (7.10) (73.5) (71.6) Ae₀₋₂₄ 0.323 1.03 1.515.47 14.4 18.0 53.7 84.4 (mg) (53.6) (68.1) (86.2) (108) (47.7) (14.7)(41.4) (29.9) Fe₀₋₂₄ 0.820 1.31 0.958 1.74 3.05 2.86 5.69 6.70 (%)(53.6) (68.1) (86.2) (108) (47.7) (14.7) (41.4) (29.9) Geometric means(percentage coefficient of variation) are presented, with the exceptionof t_(max) where medians (minimum − maximum) are presented.Abbreviations: Ae₀₋₂₄ = amount of the dose administered recovered inurine from time 0 to 24 hours postdose; AUC_(inf) = area under theplasma concentration-time curve from time 0 extrapolated to infinity;AUC_(last) = area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0to the last measureable non-zero concentration; C_(max) = maximumobserved concentration; Fe₀₋₂₄ = percentage of the dose administeredrecovered in urine from time 0 to 24 hours postdose; N = number ofsubjects; t_(1/2) = apparent terminal elimination half-life; t_(max) =time of the maximum observed concentration.

The plasma concentration-time profiles were generally well defined, withthe percentage of area under the plasma concentration-time curve fromtime 0 extrapolated to infinity (AUC_(inf)) that was extrapolated being<10% for all subjects. When assessed using a power model(In[parameter]=intercept+slope×In[dose]+random error), mean C_(max)increased in a dose-proportional manner, with the 90% confidenceinterval containing unity. Similarly, mean AUC_(inf) increased in anapproximately dose-proportional manner, however, the lower bound of the90% confidence interval was slightly above unity (Table 19).

TABLE 19 Between- subject Slope (90% Geometric Lack of ConfidenceCoefficient of Fit Parameter n Interval) Variation P-value AUC_(inf) 361.07 21.5 0.9724 (ng · h/mL) (1.02, 1.13) AUC_(max) 36 1.09 21.9 0.9750(ng · h/mL) (1.03, 1.15) C_(max) 36 1.01 20.8 0.9996 (ng/mL) (0.927,1.08)

The amount of EIDD-1931 excreted in urine from time 0 to 24 hourspostdose (Ae₀₋₂₄) increased supraproportionally with dose, and there wasa similar trend for apparent clearance (CL_(R)) to increase. Between0.820% (at the 50-mg dose level) and 6.70% (at the 1600-mg dose level)of the dose was excreted in urine as EIDD-1931, and the majority of thetotal amount was generally excreted within the first 4 hours postdose.

Multiple ascending doses. Concentrations of EIDD-2801 were generally notquantifiable at doses ≤400 mg BID and pharmacokinetic parameters werenot calculable. Concentrations of EIDD-2801 were quantifiable in 4subjects at either 0.5 or 1 hour postdose on Day 1 and in 3 subjects at0.5 hours postdose on Day 6 at the 600-mg BID dose level. At the 800-mgdose level, concentrations of EIDD-2801 were quantifiable from allexcept 1 subject at 0.5 hours postdose on Days 1 and 6, but at no othertimepoints, consistent with single ascending doses.

Following oral administration of EIDD-2801, EIDD-1931 appeared rapidlyin plasma, with a median t_(max) in all dose cohorts of between 1.00 and1.75 hours postdose across both Days 1 and 6 (Table 20 and FIG. 17). Forall dose levels, plasma concentrations declined in an essentiallymonophasic manner on Day 1, with mean t_(1/2) ranging from 0.918 to 1.18hours. Similarly, plasma concentrations declined in an essentiallymonophasic manner on Day 6 for subjects at dose levels ≤200 mg BID andfor the majority of subjects at the 300- and 400-mg BID dose levels.Contrastingly, for 1 subject at each of the 300- and 400-mg dose levelsand for all subjects at the 600- and 800-mg BID dose levels, there wasthe emergence of a second, slower elimination phase on Day 6, which wasreflected in an increase in the mean t_(1/2) with increasing dose atdoses ≥200 mg. Of note, at the 600-mg BID dose level, the lack of aclearly defined terminal elimination phase confounded the evaluation oft_(1/2) for the majority of subjects. At the 800-mg BID dose level, themean t_(1/2) was 7.08 hours.

TABLE 20 Day 1 Day 6 50 mg 100 mg 200 mg 300 mg 400 mg 600 mg 800 mg 50mg Parameter (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N= 6)

481 854 1660 3080 3800 6119 8190 432 (ng · h/mL) (15.7) (19.8) (15.3)(17.3) (19.5) (26.9) (21.5) (14.9) AUC_(last) 444 835 1040 3080 37906119 8180 414 (ng · h/mL) (17.3) (19.9) (15.5) (17.4) (19.5) (26.9)(21.5) (16.2)

461 855 1660 3080 3800 6680* 8200 — (ng · h/mL) (15.7) (19.8) (15.3)(17.4) (19.5) (17.6) (21.6) C_(max) 223 193 766 1280 1530 2150 2770 188(ng/mL) (19.4) (18.5) (16.3) (15.2) (23.2) (31.4) (13.3) (8.67) t_(max)1.00 1.25 1.50 1.50 1.50 1.75 1.75 1.00 (h) (1.00-1.00) (1.00-2.03)(1.00-1.50) (1.00-1.50) (1.00-2.00) (1.00-6.00) (1.50-2.50) (1.00-1.50)

NC NC NC NC NC 329* 512 NC (87.7) (30.0) t_(1/2) 0.937 0.918 0.980 1.091.95 1.16* 1.18 0.968 (h) (14.0) (0.08) (10.4) (17.7) (11.1) (3.50)(7.28) (15.5)

— — — — — — — 0.938 (7.80)

— — — — — — — 0.843 (18.0) Ae₀₋₁₂ 0.391 0.993 1.38 3.37 4.57 11.9 22.70.330 (mg) (55.7) (86.9) (81.8) (57.4) (57.0) (22.9) (34.4) (64.5)Fe₀₋₁₂ 0.993 1.26 0.879 1.43 1.45 2.52 3.61 0.854 (%) (55.7) (96.9)(81.8) (57.4) (57.0) (22.9) (34.4) (64.5) Day 6 100 mg 200 mg 300 mg 400mg 600 mg 800 mg Parameter (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N = 6) (N =6)

968 1730 2980 3710 7110 8330 (ng · h/mL) (15.3) (25.2) (16.2) (21.6)(28.2) (17.9) AUC_(last) 947 1720 2980 3730 7250 8450 (ng · h/mL) (15.7)(26.0) (16.3) (21.6) (28.1) (18.5)

— — — — — — (ng · h/mL) C_(max) 434 742 1100 1470 2240 2970 (ng/mL)(14.0) (32.1) (20.6) (20.9) (20.9) (16.8) t_(max) 1.25 1.50 1.50 1.501.75 1.50 (h) (1.00-1.50) (0.500-1.50) (1.90-2.00) (1.00-1.50)(1.50-2.50) (1.00-2.02)

NC NC NC NC NC 413† (28.1) t_(1/2) 0.970 1.24 1.71 1.20* NC 7.08¶ (h)(15.8) (36.4) (47.1) (9.58) (1.54)

1.13 1.04 0.961 0.977 1.16 1.09 (9.25) (18.0) (14.7) (11.7) (12.2)(21.8)

1.10 0.869 0.861 0.962 1.04 1.09 (11.4) (23.8) (14.3) (18.5) (20.0)(7.15) Ae₀₋₁₂ 0.915 1.76 3.24 3.32 10.4 18.9 (mg) (48.0) (85.5) (63.4)(47.5) (39.9) (81.6) Fe₀₋₁₂ 1.16 1.12 1.33 1.69 3.48 3.00 (%) (48.0)(85.5) (63.4) (47.5) (39.9) (81.6) *N = 5; †N = 3 ¶N = 4. Abbreviations:Ae₀₋₁₂ = amount of dose administered recovered in urine from time 0 to12 hours postdose; AUC

 = area under the plasma concentration-time curve during a dosinginterval; AUC

 = area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0extrapolated to infinity; AUC

 = area under the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 to thelast measurable non-zero concentration, C_(max) = maximum observedconcentration, Fe₀₋₁₂ = percentage of the dose administered recovered inurine from time 0 to 12 hours postdose; MR = metabolite ratio; N =number of subjects; NC = not calculated, RA = accumulation ratio;t_(1/2) = apparent terminal elimination half-life; t_(max) = time of themaximum observed concentration.

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There was no evidence of accumulation, with the geometric meanaccumulation ratios based on area under the plasma concentration-timecurve during a dosing interval (AUC_(τ)) and C_(max) between 0.938 and1.16, and between 0.843 and 1.10, respectively, across all dose levels.

On Day 1, when assessed using the power model, mean C_(max) andAUC_(inf) increased in an approximately dose-proportional manner.However, the upper bound of the 90% confidence interval for C_(max) wasslightly below unity and the lower bound of the 90% confidence intervalfor AUC_(inf) was slightly above unity (Table 21). On Day 6, meanC_(max) increased in a dose-proportional manner, with the 90% confidenceinterval containing unity. Similarly, mean AUC_(τ) increased in anapproximately dose-proportional manner, however, the lower bound of the90% confidence interval was slightly above unity (Table 21).

TABLE 21 Day 1 Day 6 Between- Between- Slope subject Slope subject (90%Geometric Lack of (90% Geometric Lack of Confidence Coefficient of FitConfidence Coefficient of Fit Parameter n Interval) Variation P-value nInterval) Variation P-value AUC_(inf) 53 1.10 19.6 0.3149 — — — — (ng ·h/mL) (1.06, 1.14)

54 1.11 20.8 0.4483 — — — — (ng · h/mL) (1.07, 1.15) AUC_(t) — — — — 411.08 20.5 0.3670 (ng · h/mL) (1.02, 1.14)

54 0.957 20.1 0.7911 41 0.971 20.3 0.7798 (ng/mL) (0.916, 0.998) (0.915,1.03)

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AUC_(inf) on Day 1 for the multiple-dose cohorts, where a capsuleformulation was administered, was similar to those for the correspondingsingle-dose cohorts where a solution formulation was administered, withgeometric mean ratios of between 0.91 and 1.09. Geometric mean C_(max)was slightly lower following dosing with the capsule formulation, withgeometric mean ratios of between 0.76 and 1.00, and a trend to smallerratios at higher doses. Median t_(max) occurred up to 0.75 hours laterfollowing administration of the capsule formulation, with the differencebeing greatest at doses ≥600 mg BID. Thus, it appears that the extent ofabsorption is similar for the solution and capsule formulations, but therate of absorption appears to be slightly slower for the capsules.However, these data should be interpreted with caution because this wasnot a crossover study.

Between 0.854% and 3.61% of the dose was excreted in urine as EIDD-1931on both Days 1 and 6, and, similar to single doses, the majority wasexcreted in the first 4 hours postdose (Table 19). There was noconsistent dose-related trend in the percentage of dose administeredrecovered in urine during a dosing interval (Fe_(0-τ)) or CL_(R) atdoses ≤200 mg BID. However, there was a trend for Fe_(0-τ) and CL_(R) toincrease with dose at doses >200 mg BID, with a 4-fold increase in dosefrom 200 to 800 mg BID resulting in a 16-fold increase in the amount ofthe dose recovered in urine during a dosing interval (Ae_(0-τ)) on Day 1and an 11-fold increase in Ae_(0-τ), on Day 6.

Food effect. Concentrations of EIDD-2801 were generally not quantifiableand pharmacokinetic parameters were not calculable. Concentrations ofEIDD-1931 were quantifiable at 0.25 hours postdose for 2 subjects in thefasted state, but no subjects in the fed state. The first quantifiableconcentrations in the fed state were between 0.5 and 1.5 hours postdose.

Following administration of 200 mg EIDD-2801 in the fed state, t_(max)of EIDD-1931 occurred later, with median of 3.00 hours postdose versus0.00 hour postdose (Table 22 and FIG. 18). Generally, the slowerabsorption and later t_(max) in the fed state was reflected in lowerC_(max); however, 1 subject had similar profiles for both treatments.Mean C_(max) was approximately 36% lower in the fed state compared tothe fasted state, but exposure (assessed by AUC_(inf)) was similar forboth fed and fasted states and demonstrated that the extent ofabsorption was similar. Following C_(max), concentrations of EIDD-1931declined in an essentially monophasic manner in both the fed and fastedstate and remained quantifiable until between 9 and 15 hours postdose inthe fed state and between 6 and 9 hours in the fasted state. The meant_(1/2) was similar between fed and fasted treatments, with values of1.09 and 0.977 hours, respectively. Urine pharmacokinetic parameterswere similar to those reported for single ascending doses.

TABLE 22 200 mg Fasted 200 mg Fed Parameter (N = 10) (N = 10) AUC_(last)1950 1870 (ng · h/mL) (29.9) (29.0) AUC_(inf) 1980 1890 (ng · h/mL)(29.3) (28.8) C_(max) 893 575 (ng/mL) (36.8) (27.7) t_(max) 1.00 3.00(h) (1.00-2.50) (2.00-4.00) t_(1/2) 0.977 1.09 (h) (13.0) (16.3)FE_(AUCinf) — 0.955 (9.7) FE_(Cmax) — 0.644 (22.5) Ae₀₋₂₄ 1.76 1.63 (mg)(45.6) (54.2) Fe₀₋₂₄ 1.12 1.04 (%) (45.6) (54.2) Geometric means(percentage coefficient of variation) are presented, with the exceptionof t_(max) where medians (minimum-maximum) are presented. Abbreviations:Ae₀₋₂₄ = amount of the dose administered recovered in urine from time 0to 24 hours postdose; AUC_(inf) = area under the plasmaconcentration-time curve from time 0 extrapolated to infinity;AUC_(last) = area under the plasma concentration-time curve from 0 tothe last measureable non-zero concentration; C_(max) = maximum observedconcentration; Fe₀₋₂₄ = percentage of the dose administered recovered inurine from time 0 to 24 hours postdose; FE_(AUCinf) = ratio of areaunder the plasma concentration-time curve from time 0 extrapolated toinfinity (fed:fasted); FE_(Cmax) = ratio of maximum observedconcentration (fed:fasted); t_(1/2) = apparent terminal eliminationhalf-life; t_(max) = time of the maximum observed concentration.

There is a significant need for an antiviral drug against coronaviruseswith pandemic potential that is generally safe and well tolerated andcan be easily administered in the outpatient setting. The oral route ofadministration of ETDD-2801 makes it appropriate and convenient foradministration to outpatients.

It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that variousmodifications and variations can be made in the present inventionwithout departing from the scope or spirit of the invention. Otherembodiments of the invention will be apparent to those skilled in theart from consideration of the specification and practice of theinvention disclosed herein. It is intended that the specification andexamples be considered as exemplary only, with a true scope and spiritof the invention being indicated by the following claims.

What is claimed is:
 1. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula XXI,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein R¹ is H,

where R⁶ is alkyl or carbocyclyl.
 2. The pharmaceutical composition ofclaim 1, wherein the compound has the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.
 3. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 1, wherein thecompound has the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.
 4. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of COVID-19,comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a compound withthe following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.
 5. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of COVID-19,comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a compound withthe following structure:

or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological salt thereof.
 6. Apharmaceutical composition for the treatment of 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and acompound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.
 7. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.
 8. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula I,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein X is CH₂, CHCH₃, C(CH₃)₂, CHF, CF₂, or CD₂; Y is N orCR′; Z is N or CR″; R′ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino,thiol, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, or carbonyl, wherein R′ isoptionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R″is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl, alkenyl,alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, cycloalkyl,heterocyclyl, hydroxyl, thiol, or carbonyl, wherein R″ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R¹, R², R³,and R⁵ are each independently selected from H, or together with theoxygen to which they are attached form optionally substituted esters,optionally substituted branched esters, optionally substitutedcarbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substitutedthioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester,optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitutedS-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted thiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl,wherein R¹⁰ is optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹¹; R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.
 9. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 8, wherein R¹, R²,R³, and R⁵ are each independently selected from H,

Y¹ is O or S; Y³ is OH or BH₃ ⁻M⁺, where M is Li, Na, K, NH₄,(CH₃CH₂)₃NH, (CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂)₄N; R⁶ is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl,cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy,aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy,alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino,arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino,cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio,arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio,cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, cyano, or lipid, wherein R⁶ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R⁷ ishydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁷ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R⁸ ishydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁸ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R⁹ ishydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁹ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R⁷, R⁸, and R⁹can form a ring with the α-carbon they are attached to and the aminogroup attached to the α-carbon; and R⁸ and R⁹ can form a ring with theα-carbon to which they are attached.
 10. The pharmaceutical compositionof claim 9, wherein R¹ is hydrogen,


11. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 8, wherein R′ is methyl,fluoro, hydroxymethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl,trideuteromethyl, thiomethyl, carboxylic acid, formyl, vinyl, orethynyl.
 12. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 8, wherein R″ ismethyl, fluoro, hydroxymethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl,trifluoromethyl, trideuteromethyl, thiomethyl, carboxylic acid, formyl,vinyl, or ethynyl.
 13. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 8,wherein the compound is selected from the following:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.
 14. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 8, wherein thecompound is selected from the following:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.
 15. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 8, wherein thecompound is selected from the following:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.
 16. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 8, wherein thecompound is selected from the following:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.
 17. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, wherein the compound is a compound ofFormula II,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein X is CH₂, CHCH₃, C(CH₃)₂, CHF, CF₂, or CD₂; Y is N orCR′; Z is N or CR″; R′ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino,thiol, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, or carbonyl, wherein R′ isoptionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R″is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl, alkenyl,alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, cycloalkyl,heterocyclyl, hydroxyl, thiol, or carbonyl, wherein R″ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R¹, R², R³,and R⁵ are each independently selected from H, or, together with theoxygen to which they are bound, form optionally substituted esters,optionally substituted branched esters, optionally substitutedcarbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substitutedthioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester,optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitutedS-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted thiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; with the proviso that R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are not all H;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹; R¹¹ ishydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; and Lipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higheralkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethylene glycol, or aryl substitutedwith an alkyl group, or a lipid as described herein.
 18. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 17, wherein R′ is methyl, fluoro,hydroxymethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl,trideuteromethyl, thiomethyl, carboxylic acid, formyl, vinyl, orethynyl.
 19. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 17, wherein R″ ismethyl, fluoro, hydroxymethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl,trifluoromethyl, trideuteromethyl, thiomethyl, carboxylic acid, formyl,vinyl, or ethynyl.
 20. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula III,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein X is CH₂, CHCH₃, C(CH₃)₂, CHF, CF₂, or CD₂; Z is N orCR″; R″ is hydrogen, deuterium, halogen, hydroxyl, amino, thiol, alkyl,alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, heteroaryl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,cycloalkyl, heterocyclyl, hydroxyl, thiol, or carbonyl, wherein R″ isoptionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ are each independently selected from H, or, together withthe oxygen to which they are bound, form optionally substituted esters,optionally substituted branched esters, optionally substitutedcarbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substitutedthioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester,optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitutedS-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionallysubstituted thiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; with the proviso that R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are not all H;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹; R¹¹ ishydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; and Lipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higheralkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethylene glycol, or aryl substitutedwith an alkyl group, or a lipid as described herein.
 21. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 20, wherein R″ is methyl, fluoro,hydroxymethyl, fluoromethyl, difluoromethyl, trifluoromethyl,trideuteromethyl, thiomethyl, carboxylic acid, formyl, vinyl, orethynyl.
 22. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula IV,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein X is CHCH₃, C(CH₃)₂, CHF, CF₂, or CD₂; R¹, R², R³, andR⁵ are each independently selected from H, or, together with the oxygento which they are bound, form optionally substituted esters, optionallysubstituted branched esters, optionally substituted carbonates,optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substituted thioesters,optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionally substitutedthiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenylthiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate,optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionally substitutedthiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; with the proviso that R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are not all H;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹; R¹¹ ishydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; and Lipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higheralkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethylene glycol, or aryl substitutedwith an alkyl group, or a lipid as described herein.
 23. Apharmaceutical composition for the treatment of 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and acompound of Formula V,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein —O—R¹, —O—R², —O—R³, and —O—R⁵ are each independentlyselected from the following: optionally substituted esters, optionallysubstituted branched esters, optionally substituted carbonates,optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substituted thioesters,optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionally substitutedthiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenylthiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate,optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionally substitutedthiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R², R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl,wherein R¹⁰ is optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹¹; R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.
 24. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula VI,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein —O—R¹, —O—R², and —O—R³ are each independently selectedfrom the following: optionally substituted carbonates, optionallysubstituted carbamates, optionally substituted thioesters, optionallysubstituted branched thioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates,sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, N-substituted L-amino acid esters,N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate,sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate, optionally substitutedhydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substitutedimidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal,optionally substituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal,optionally substituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate,optionally substituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substitutedcarbonimidyl, optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionallysubstituted carbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionallysubstituted S-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether,(acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEG ester, PEG carbonate, optionally substitutedbis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters, optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters,or BAB-esters, wherein R¹, R², and R³ are optionally substituted withone or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium,hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl,cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy,aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy,alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino,arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino,cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio,arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio,cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro,or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionally substituted with one or more, thesame or different, R¹¹; R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido,thiol, amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.
 25. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 24, wherein thecompound has Formula VIa-f,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.
 26. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 24, wherein thecompound is selected from the following:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.
 27. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula VII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein —O—R¹, —O—R², and —O—R⁵ are each independently selectedfrom the following: optionally substituted esters, optionallysubstituted branched esters, optionally substituted carbonates,optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substituted thioesters,optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionally substitutedthiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenylthiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate,optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionally substitutedthiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R², and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl,wherein R¹⁰ is optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹¹; R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.
 28. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula VIII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein —O—R¹, —O—R³, and —O—R⁵ are each independently selectedfrom the following: optionally substituted esters, optionallysubstituted branched esters, optionally substituted carbonates,optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substituted thioesters,optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionally substitutedthiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenylthiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate,optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionally substitutedthiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹,R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl,wherein R¹⁰ is optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹¹; R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.
 29. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula IX,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein —O—R², —O—R³, and —O—R⁵ are each independently selectedfrom the following: optionally substituted esters, optionallysubstituted branched esters, optionally substituted carbonates,optionally substituted carbamates, optionally substituted thioesters,optionally substituted branched thioesters, optionally substitutedthiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenylthiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate,optionally substituted dithiocarbonates, optionally substitutedthiocarbamates, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonyl,oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxycarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl,oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate,L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester,N-substituted L-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acidesters, N-substituted D-amino acid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-aminoacid esters, optionally substituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl,sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionally substituted imidate,optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionally substituted oximyl,optionally substituted imidinyl, optionally substituted imidyl,optionally substituted aminal, optionally substituted hemiaminal,optionally substituted acetal, optionally substituted hemiacetal,optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionally substitutedthiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl, optionallysubstituted carbamimidate, optionally substituted carbamimidyl,optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R²,R³, and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl,wherein R¹⁰ is optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹¹; R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.
 30. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula X,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein —O—R¹ and —O—R⁵ are each independently selected fromthe following: optionally substituted esters, optionally substitutedbranched esters, optionally substituted carbonates, optionallysubstituted carbamates, optionally substituted thioesters, optionallysubstituted branched thioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates,sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-aminoacid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide,optionally substituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate,optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl,optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl,wherein R¹⁰ is optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹¹; R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.
 31. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula XI,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein —O—R¹ and —O—R³ are each independently selected fromthe following: optionally substituted esters, optionally substitutedbranched esters, optionally substituted carbonates, optionallysubstituted carbamates, optionally substituted thioesters, optionallysubstituted branched thioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates,sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-aminoacid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide,optionally substituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate,optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl,optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹and R³ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl,wherein R¹⁰ is optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹¹; R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.
 32. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula XII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein —O—R¹ and —O—R² are each independently selected fromthe following: optionally substituted esters, optionally substitutedbranched esters, optionally substituted carbonates, optionallysubstituted carbamates, optionally substituted thioesters, optionallysubstituted branched thioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates,sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-aminoacid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide,optionally substituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate,optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl,optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R¹and R² are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl,wherein R¹⁰ is optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹¹; R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.
 33. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula XIII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein —O—R² and —O—R⁵ are each independently selected fromthe following: optionally substituted esters, optionally substitutedbranched esters, optionally substituted carbonates, optionallysubstituted carbamates, optionally substituted thioesters, optionallysubstituted branched thioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates,sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-aminoacid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide,optionally substituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate,optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl,optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R²and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl,wherein R¹⁰ is optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹¹; R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.
 34. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula XIV,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein —O—R² and —O—R³ are each independently selected fromthe following: optionally substituted esters, optionally substitutedbranched esters, optionally substituted carbonates, optionallysubstituted carbamates, optionally substituted thioesters, optionallysubstituted branched thioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates,sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-aminoacid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide,optionally substituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate,optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl,optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R²and R³ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl,wherein R¹⁰ is optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹¹; R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.
 35. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula XV,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein —O—R³ and —O—R⁵ are each independently selected fromthe following: optionally substituted esters, optionally substitutedbranched esters, optionally substituted carbonates, optionallysubstituted carbamates, optionally substituted thioesters, optionallysubstituted branched thioesters, optionally substituted thiocarbonates,sulfenyl thiocarbonates, optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates,2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituteddithiocarbonates, optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionallysubstituted oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonyl, optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate,optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters,D-amino acid esters, oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-aminoacid esters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionallysubstituted sulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide,optionally substituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate,optionally substituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl,optionally substituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R³and R⁵ are optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl,wherein R¹⁰ is optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹¹; R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.
 36. A pharmaceutical composition for the treatment of2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptableexcipient and a compound of Formula XVI,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein —O—R² is selected from the following: optionallysubstituted esters, optionally substituted branched esters, optionallysubstituted carbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionallysubstituted thioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters,optionally substituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates,optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionallysubstituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates,optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionally substitutedoxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters,oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acid esters,N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionally substitutedsulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionallysubstituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionallysubstituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl, optionallysubstituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R²are optionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹; R¹¹ ishydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; and Lipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higheralkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethylene glycol, or aryl substitutedwith an alkyl group, or a lipid as described herein.
 37. Apharmaceutical composition for the treatment of 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and acompound of Formula XVII,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein —O—R³ is selected from the following: optionallysubstituted esters, optionally substituted branched esters, optionallysubstituted carbonates, optionally substituted carbamates, optionallysubstituted thioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters,optionally substituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates,optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionallysubstituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates,optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionally substitutedoxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters,oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acid esters,N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionally substitutedsulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionallysubstituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionallysubstituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl, optionallysubstituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R³are optionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹; R¹¹ ishydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; and Lipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higheralkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethylene glycol, or aryl substitutedwith an alkyl group, or a lipid as described herein.
 38. Apharmaceutical composition for the treatment of 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and acompound of Formula XIX,

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, wherein —O—R⁵ is selected from the following: optionallysubstituted thioesters, optionally substituted branched thioesters,optionally substituted thiocarbonates, sulfenyl thiocarbonates,optionally substituted sulfenyl thiocarbonates, 2-hydroxypropanoateester, optionally substitute 2-hydroxypropanoate ester, optionallysubstituted S-thiocarbonate, optionally substituted dithiocarbonates,optionally substituted thiocarbamates, optionally substitutedoxymethoxycarbonyl, oxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxycarbonate, optionally substituted oxymethoxythiocarbonyl,optionally substituted oxymethylcarbonyl, optionally substitutedoxymethylthiocarbonyl, oxymethoxythiocarbonate, optionally substitutedoxymethoxythiocarbonate, L-amino acid esters, D-amino acid esters,oxymethoxy amino ester, N-substituted L-amino acid esters,N,N-disubstituted L-amino acid esters, N-substituted D-amino acidesters, N,N-disubstituted D-amino acid esters, optionally substitutedsulfenyl, sulfinyl, sulfonyl, sulfite, sulfate, sulfonamide, optionallysubstituted imidate, optionally substituted hydrazonate, optionallysubstituted oximyl, optionally substituted imidinyl, optionallysubstituted imidyl, optionally substituted aminal, optionallysubstituted hemiaminal, optionally substituted acetal, optionallysubstituted hemiacetal, optionally substituted carbonimidate, optionallysubstituted thiocarbonimidate, optionally substituted carbonimidyl,optionally substituted carbamimidate, optionally substitutedcarbamimidyl, optionally substituted thioacetal, optionally substitutedS-acyl-2-thioethyl, (acyloxybenzyl)ether, (acyloxybenzyl)ester, PEGester, PEG carbonate, optionally substituted bis-(acyloxybenzyl)esters,optionally substituted (acyloxybenzyl)esters, or BAB-esters, wherein R⁵are optionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano,halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹¹; R¹¹ ishydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; and Lipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higheralkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethylene glycol, or aryl substitutedwith an alkyl group, or a lipid as described herein.
 39. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 38, wherein R⁵ is selected from thefollowing:

R⁶ is hydrogen, C₂-C₇ n-alkyl, optionally substituted C₈ n-alkyl, C₉-C₂₂n-alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, C₃-C₉ cycloalkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ cycloalkyl,optionally substituted C₁₀ cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, —O(C₁-C₆ n-alkyl),—O (optionally substituted C₇ n-alkyl), —O(C₈-C₂₁ n-alkyl), —O(branchedalkyl), carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy,heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, —N(C₂-C₂₁ n-alkyl)₂,—N(optionally substituted C₁ alkyl)₂, —NH (optionally substituted Calkyl), —NH(C₂-C₆ n-alkyl), —NH (optionally substituted C₇ n-alkyl),—NH(C₈-C₁₅ n-alkyl), —NH (optionally substituted C₁₆ n-alkyl), —NH(C₁₇n-alkyl), —NH (optionally substituted C₁₈ n-alkyl), —NH(C₁₉-C₂₁n-alkyl), —NH (branched alkyl), —N(branched alkyl)₂, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, optionally substituted arylamino, heteroarylamino,heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio,carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio,heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, cyano, orlipid, wherein R⁶ is optionally substituted with one or more, the sameor different, R¹⁰; R⁷ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol,amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl,wherein R⁷ is optionally substituted with one or more, the same ordifferent, R¹⁰; R⁸ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino,cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁸ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R⁹ ishydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁹ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R⁷, R⁸, and R⁹can form a ring with the α-carbon they are attached to and the aminogroup attached to the α-carbon; and R⁸ and R⁹ can form a ring with theα-carbon to which they are attached.
 40. The pharmaceutical compositionof any one of claims 8, 11, 12, 17-23, or 26-38, wherein R¹, R², R³, andR⁵ are each independently selected from H,

with the proviso that R¹, R², R³, and R⁵ are not all H; R⁶ is hydrogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, cyano, or lipid, wherein R⁶is optionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁷ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁷ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R⁸ ishydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁸ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R⁹ ishydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁹ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R⁷, R⁸, and R⁹can form a ring with the α-carbon they are attached to and the aminogroup attached to the α-carbon; R⁸ and R⁹ can form a ring with theα-carbon to which they are attached; R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium,hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl,cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy,aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy,alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino,arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino,cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio,arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio,cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro,or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionally substituted with one or more, thesame or different, R¹¹; R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido,thiol, amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.
 41. The pharmaceutical composition of claim 24 or 25, whereinR¹, R², and R³ are each independently selected from the following:

R⁶ is hydrogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl,optionally substituted phenyl, optionally substituted aryl, heteroaryl,heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy,heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy,cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, cyano, or lipid, wherein R⁶is optionally substituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰;R⁷ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁷ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R⁸ ishydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁸ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R⁹ ishydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen,alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl,heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy,carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy,cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino,heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino,cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio,heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio,cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl,sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl, wherein R⁹ is optionallysubstituted with one or more, the same or different, R¹⁰; R⁷, R⁸, and R⁹can form a ring with the α-carbon they are attached to and the aminogroup attached to the α-carbon; R⁸ and R⁹ can form a ring with theα-carbon to which they are attached; R¹⁰ is hydrogen, deuterium,hydroxy, azido, thiol, amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl,carbocyclyl, heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl,cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy,aryloxy, heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy,alkylamino, (alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino,arylamino, heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino,cycloalkenamino, alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio,arylthio, heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio,cycloalkenylthio, allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro,or carbonyl, wherein R¹⁰ is optionally substituted with one or more, thesame or different, R¹¹; R¹¹ is hydrogen, deuterium, hydroxy, azido,thiol, amino, cyano, halogen, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, carbocyclyl,heterocarbocyclyl, aryl, heteroaryl, heterocyclyl, cycloalkyl,cycloalkenyl, alkoxy, carbocycloxy, heterocarbocycloxy, aryloxy,heteroaryloxy, heterocycloxy, cycloalkoxy, cycloalkenoxy, alkylamino,(alkyl)₂amino, carbocyclamino, heterocarbocyclamino, arylamino,heteroarylamino, heterocyclamino, cycloalkamino, cycloalkenamino,alkylthio, carbocyclylthio, heterocarbocyclylthio, arylthio,heteroarylthio, heterocyclylthio, cycloalkylthio, cycloalkenylthio,allenyl, sulfinyl, sulfamoyl, sulfonyl, lipid, nitro, or carbonyl; andLipid is a C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkyl, C₁₁-C₂₂ higher alkoxy, polyethyleneglycol, or aryl substituted with an alkyl group, or a lipid as describedherein.
 42. The pharmaceutical composition of any one of claims 1-41,further comprising a propellant.
 43. The pharmaceutical composition ofclaim 42, wherein the propellant is compressed air, ethanol, nitrogen,carbon dioxide, nitrous oxide, hydrofluoroalkanes (HFA),1,1,1,2,-tetrafluoroethane, 1,1,1,2,3,3,3-heptafluoropropane orcombinations thereof.
 44. A pressurized container comprising apharmaceutical composition of any one of claims 1-41.
 45. The containerof claim 44, which is a manual pump spray, inhaler, meter-dosed inhaler,dry powder inhaler, nebulizer, vibrating mesh nebulizer, jet nebulizer,or ultrasonic wave nebulizer.
 46. A method of treating or preventing2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising administering an effectiveamount of a composition of any one of claims 1-43 to a subject in needthereof.
 47. A method of treating 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 virus infection ina patient in need thereof comprising administering an effective amountof a compound with the structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, to the patient.
 48. A method of treating 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2virus infection in a patient in need thereof comprising administering aneffective amount of a compound with the structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, to the patient.
 49. A method of treating or preventing2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising administering an effectiveamount of a compound with the structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, to a patient in need thereof.
 50. A method of treating orpreventing 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection in a patient comprisingadministering an effective amount of a compound with the structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, to a patient in need thereof.
 51. A method of treating COVID ina patient in need thereof comprising administering an effective amountof a compound with the structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, to the patient.
 52. A method of treating COVID-19 in a patientin need thereof comprising administering an effective amount of acompound with the structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, to the patient.
 53. A method of preventing 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2virus infection in a patient in need thereof comprising administering aneffective amount of a compound with the structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, to the patient.
 54. A method of preventing 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2virus infection in a patient in need thereof comprising administering aneffective amount of a compound with the structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, to the patient.
 55. A method of preventing COVID in a patientin need thereof comprising administering an effective amount of acompound with the structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, to the patient.
 56. A method of preventing COVID-19 in apatient in need thereof comprising administering an effective amount ofa compound with the structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or a pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, to the patient.
 57. A pharmaceutical composition of any one ofclaims 1-43, further comprising one or more antiviral agent.
 58. Thepharmaceutical composition of claim 57, wherein the one or moreantiviral agent is selected from the group consisting of abacavir,acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine, amprenavir, ampligen,arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir, BCX4430/Galidesivir,boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir, dasabuvir,delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz, emtricitabine,enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir, fomivirsen,fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, GS-5734/Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine and combinations thereof.
 59. A pharmaceuticalcomposition for the treatment of 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection,comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a compound withthe following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.
 60. Apharmaceutical composition for the treatment of 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2infection, comprising a compound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.
 61. Apharmaceutical composition for the treatment of 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and acompound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.
 62. Apharmaceutical composition for the treatment of 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2infection, comprising a compound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.
 63. Apharmaceutical composition for the treatment of COVID-19, comprising apharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a compound with the followingstructure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.
 64. Apharmaceutical composition for the treatment of COVID-19, comprising acompound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.
 65. Apharmaceutical composition for the treatment of COVID-19, comprising apharmaceutically acceptable excipient and a compound with the followingstructure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.
 66. Apharmaceutical composition for the treatment of COVID-19, comprising acompound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.
 67. A method oftreating a 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising administering aneffective amount of a compound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.
 68. A method oftreating a 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising administering aneffective amount of a compound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.
 69. A method oftreating COVID-19, comprising administering an effective amount of acompound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.
 70. A method oftreating COVID-19, comprising administering an effective amount of acompound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.
 71. Apharmaceutical composition for the treatment of 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and acompound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.
 72. Apharmaceutical composition for the treatment of 2019nCoV/SARS-CoV-2infection, comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable excipient and acompound with the following structure:

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof, and one or more antiviral agent selected from the groupconsisting of abacavir, acyclovir, acyclovir, adefovir, amantadine,amprenavir, ampligen, arbidol, atazanavir, atripla, balapiravir,Galidesivir, boceprevir, cidofovir, combivir, daclatasvir, darunavir,dasabuvir, delavirdine, didanosine, docosanol, edoxudine, efavirenz,emtricitabine, enfuvirtide, entecavir, famciclovir, favipiravir,fomivirsen, fosamprenavir, foscarnet, fosfonet, ganciclovir, Remdesivir,ibacitabine, imunovir, idoxuridine, imiquimod, indinavir, inosine,interferon type III, interferon type II, interferon type I, lamivudine,ledipasvir, lopinavir, loviride, maraviroc, moroxydine, methisazone,nelfinavir, nevirapine, nexavir, NITD008, ombitasvir, oseltamivir,paritaprevir, peginterferon alfa-2a, penciclovir, peramivir, pleconaril,podophyllotoxin, raltegravir, ribavirin, rimantadine, ritonavir,pyramidine, saquinavir, simeprevir, sofosbuvir, stavudine, telaprevir,telbivudine, tenofovir, tenofovir disoproxil, Tenofovir Exalidex,tipranavir, trifluridine, trizivir, tromantadine, truvada, valaciclovir,valganciclovir, vicriviroc, vidarabine, viramidine, zalcitabine,zanamivir, and zidovudine, and combinations thereof.
 73. A method oftreating or preventing infections caused by 2019-nCoV/SARS-CoV-2comprising administering to a host in need an effective amount of acompound or composition of any one of claims 57-65 or 71-72.
 74. Amethod of treating or preventing infections caused by2019-nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 infection, comprising administering to a host inneed an effective amount of the compound

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.
 75. A method of treating or preventing infections caused by2019-nCoV/SARS-CoV-2 comprising administering to a host in need aneffective amount of the compound

or a tautomer thereof, or pharmaceutical salt or physiological saltthereof.
 76. A method of treating a viral CNS infection in a patient,comprising administering to the patient having the viral CNS infectionan effective amount of a composition of any one of claims 1-43, 57-65,or 71-72.
 77. The method of claim 76, wherein the viral CNS infection is2019-nCoV/SARS-CoV-2.